St. Francis' Spring – St. Francis Chapel loop from Podgórze

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Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

powiat kielecki

gmina Bodzentyn

St. Francis' Spring – St. Francis Chapel loop from Podgórze

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St. Francis' Spring – St. Francis Chapel loop from Podgórze

04:13

14.6km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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2.62 km

Embankment of the Former Forest Railway

Highlight • Trail

4.14 km

Stefan Żeromski Monument

Highlight • Monument

A monument to one of the most famous Polish writers of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, whom many called the "conscience of Polish literature". Yes, yes, I read about it in school, of course!

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4.20 km

St. Francis' Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A well-enclosed water source that, according to legend, has the power to heal eyes. The spring is one of the main attractions of the trail to the Agata and Łysica …

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4.22 km

St. Francis Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

It stands in the National Park. Entrance ticket to the park required.

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4.58 km

Stone Steps in Puszcza Jodłowa

Highlight • Structure

Interesting stone stairs to the top. A bit like from the Harry Potter movie 😉 They are only on a small section in this place. Next is the usual path.

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4.78 km

Kolano Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The place where the trail turns 90 degrees. There are benches here. You can sit down and focus on the nearby nature for a while. A beautiful forest with big trees and many birds singing.

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5.37 km

Puszcza Jodłowa

Forest

5.77 km

Łysica Summit

Highlight • Summit

The western peak of the highest peak of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains - Łysica. Until recently considered the highest peak. In 2017, the latest height measurements of this peak were published …

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8.48 km