Towarne Mountains

Towarne Mountains - are located near the village of Kusięta (Olsztyn municipality) in the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura. They are divided into two small ranges: the larger Towarne Mountains (Lisica 349 m above sea level, Góra Rachowiec, Sowia Góra) and the much smaller mass of the Small Towarne Mountains (Przekładaniec, Kogutek, and Bałwanek). The limestone outcrops, situated among the local hills, form a significant complex of rocks that is popular among climbers.
In this unassuming place, there are four caves, two of which – the Niedźwiedzia Cave and Dzwonnica (in Dzwonnica, rare tufa formations known as "milk limestone" can be observed) – are connected by passages, and the total length is 170 m. The other two caves were discovered in the 1960s - Cabanowa, which is 47 m long (well-preserved stalactites and stalagmites), and Kopana, which has been connected to the Niedźwiedzia Cave by an artificially dug tunnel. These caves are easy to explore and thus popular among tourists. During the interwar period, bones of cave bears and traces of prehistoric human habitation were found there. The caves also served as a hideout during the German occupation.
Currently, there is a hiking trail called the Eagle's Nests Trail running through the area, several bike paths, as well as an educational trail named "In the Land of White Rocks," which runs from the Towarne Mountains to the Zielona Góra Nature Reserve. The summits of the rock formations provide a fantastic viewpoint (a view of the picturesque ruins of the castle in Olsztyn). This place is just perfect for a Sunday stroll for the whole family. Last summer, there was sheep grazing in the area, which was an additional attraction, especially for the little ones.

Author of the photos and text:

Katarzyna Krajewska

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