Skały Kroczyckie, mountain
Skały Kroczyckie is a series of limestone hills in the middle of the Jura region that stretch across several kilometers and take their name from the nearby town of Kroczyce. The highest point, Góra Zborów, rises to 462 meters and contains unusual rock formations along with the accessible cave Jaskinia Głęboka within a protected nature reserve.
These hills formed as part of the Krakowsko-Czestochowska Jura over millions of years through geological processes that created limestone layers. Medieval castles were later built on these rocky outcrops, and their ruins remain visible today, telling the story of defensive settlements in the region.
The rock formations carry local names like Młynarz, Wielbłąd, and Zakonnica, many inspired by their resemblance to animals or figures, reflecting how people have understood this landscape for generations. Visitors notice these names on trails and connect them with the unusual stone shapes that define the area.
The area is crossed by marked trails offering various difficulty levels and connecting climbing routes throughout the region. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be aware that paths run along cliffs and across gentle slopes, which can become slippery during wet weather.
The cave Jaskinia Głęboka is embedded within the rocks and displays underground structures formed by natural processes over thousands of years. This hidden world beneath the hills offers visitors an unexpected glimpse into geological processes that make the surface formations even more intriguing.
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