Regional Attractions

Discover the most interesting attractions at Lake Rożnowskie and nearby. Picturesque landscapes, monuments, castles, mountain trails, and water activities make the region ideal for both active holidays and peaceful sightseeing.

Lakefront scene with calm blue water, forested shoreline and tall pines beneath a clear blue sky

Rożnów Dam

It was built on the Dunajec between 1935–1941, and the river's damming created Rożnowskie Lake. It is about 550 m long, and inside it houses a hydroelectric power plant generating electricity.

Location: Rożnów Dam (travel time from noi: approx. 25 min)

Lakeside retreat with historic white chapel, guest cottages, manicured lawns, shoreline and forested hills overlooking a calm reservoir

Church in Tropie

One of the oldest churches in this part of Poland. It was founded by Kazimierz the Restorer in 1045.

Location: Church in Tropie

Photo from the parish website: https://tropie.diecezja.tarnow.pl/

Moss-covered stone wall with arched tunnel, shallow rocky stream and a lush green tree canopy in a tranquil forest gorge

Stach Bridge in Znamirowice

Did you know that 53 years ago, the remarkable Stach’s Bridge was built in Znamirowice—an impressive structure built single-handedly by one man? Lacking an access road to his farm, Jan Stach built one himself. Within 3 years, he built a 500-metre road and a stone bridge over a deep ravine. The bridge is 20 m long and 13 m high and still amazes visitors with its creator’s determination and craftsmanship.

Location: Stach’s Bridge in Znamirowice

Photo: Walczakp / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cobblestone courtyard with wooden lodges, red-tiled roofs, clock tower, benches, flower planters and guests.

Galician Town - Nowy Sącz

Step back in time to 19th-century Galicia. The Galician Town in Nowy Sącz charms with its atmospheric market square, historic architecture, and reenacted old workshops. It’s a perfect idea for a peaceful family trip and to discover the history of Sądecczyzna.

Location: Galician Town (approx. 30 min. from noi)

Photo: Galician Town, Nowy Sącz. Photo by Luxetowiec, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Moss-covered sandstone boulders and exposed tree roots in a shaded pine and birch forest trail

Stone City in Ciężkowice

The Petrified City is a unique nature reserve full of fantastic rock formations hidden in the forest. The trail passes between monumental rocks with distinctive names, such as Witch, Grunwald, and Town Hall. It is an easy and very attractive trip for both adults and families with children.

Location: Skalne Miasto Ciężkowice (about 35 min. from noi)

Photo: Petrified City, Ciężkowice. Photo by Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

Elevated wooden bird hide beside a calm marsh, modern angular design, tranquil waters and tree-lined sunset view

Beaver Habitat in Stary Sącz

This unique spot lies where the Dunajec and Poprad rivers meet. Wooden walkways weave through scenic backwaters, letting you explore local nature and enjoy peace away from city noise. Perfect for a family walk and a relaxing moment in nature.

Location: Beaver Reserve in Stary Sącz (about 35 min from noi)

K. Fidyk / MIK, CC BY-SA 3.0

Panoramic mountain vista with labeled peaks, a meandering river, patchwork fields and villages under a blue sky with clouds

Białowodzka Hill in Zawadka

It is 616 m above sea level and has two peaks: Rozdziele and Zamczysko. Start at Zawadka – near the Divine Mercy Chapel on Rozdziele, accessible by car with parking. Walking time: approx. 25 min.

Parking location: Białowodzka Góra (approx. 20 min from Noi)

Photo: Białowodzka Góra – view from the trail. Photo by Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Winding dirt trail leading up a grassy hill to a tree-covered summit topped by a small lookout tower under a large cloud

Mogielica - 1170 m a.s.l.

This is the highest peak of Beskid Wyspowy and ideal for a half-day hike. I recommend the green trail from Rydza-Śmigły Pass– about 3.5 km to the summit with ~485 m elevation gain. On route: scenic Wyśnikówka Glade and lookout tower on Mogielica.

Parking: Parking below Mogielica at Marshal Rydza-Śmigły Pass, Chyszówki. (~60 min from noi)

Photo: Mogielica, Beskid Wyspowy. By Wiktor Baron, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Expansive mountain panorama with dense evergreen forest in foreground, rolling valleys and distant snow-capped peaks.

Radziejowa - 1262 m a.s.l.

It is the highest peak of the Sądecki Beskids. From Obidza, the trail leads via Litawcowa and Wielki Rogacz to the summit viewing tower. The Gromadzka Pass–Radziejowa hike is approx. 4.5 km and 1 hr 50 min.

Parking location: Parking under Obidza (75 min from us)

Photo: Radziejowa, Sądecki Beskids. Photo by Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Panoramic mountain vista with rolling green hills, forested ridges, a winding dirt road and scattered cottages under clear blue sky

Jaworz - 921 m a.s.l.

Is the highest peak in the Łososińskie Range. A short, accessible trail from Męcina leads through scenic meadows with views of the Sądecki Beskids, Rożnów Foothills and, in clear weather, the Tatra Mountains.

parking location: Parking Męcina

photo: Jaworz – panorama. Photo by Kacper Szymański, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

Gravel hiking trail winding through dense pine forest toward a distant radio tower on a wooded hill under clear blue sky

Przehyba - 1175 m n.p.m.

Cyclists riding across a red metal truss bridge at sunset, tree-lined path and nearby houses

Velo Dunajec - bike trail

A scenic, easy cycling route from Nowy Sącz along the Dunajec towards Stary Sącz and Rytro. Along the way, admire riverside views and the Beskid Sądecki panorama, and stop at Bobrowisko – a unique nature enclave at the confluence of the Dunajec and Poprad. The route is ideal for a relaxing recreational bike ride.

Recommended starting point: Nowy Sącz parking lot

Photo: VeloDunajec. Photo by RowerowyWikipedysta, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.