Brama Bolechowicka, Limestone gate formation in Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, Poland
The Bolechowicka Gate consists of two limestone pillars that rise vertically and form a natural gateway to the Bolechowice Valley. The rocks have varying dimensions and shapes that create their distinctive uneven appearance.
The pillars were recognized as climbing routes before World War II, when they received their names. The right pillar became known as Penitents while the left one was called Abazy.
Rock climbers come here regularly to practice on the routes that cross these limestone walls. The permanent protection rings installed on the pillars make this a popular training spot in the region.
You can reach the site from Bolechowice and Karniowice villages, where parking is available. City buses connect these villages to Kraków, making the trip straightforward.
The limestone pillars originated from reef-like structures that formed during the Late Jurassic period on the floor of a shallow sea. This marine origin remains visible in the composition and texture of the rocks today.
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