Magical Trails

The Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Holy Cross Mountains) are a fantastic destination for hiking enthusiasts. The trails in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains offer a unique variety of routes that lead through picturesque landscapes, charming valleys, hills, and historical landmarks, allowing for both recreational strolls and more ambitious treks.

The Świętokrzyskie Mountains with Kids

  • "Forest Adventure" Nature Educational Trail (2 km) This trail starts at ul. Szczepaniaka and follows a circular forest walking path. Along the route, you'll find educational boards providing basic information about trees, shrubs, and forest animals. There are also two forest clearings where you can see wooden models of forest fruits and mushrooms. These trails are very popular with children.
  • Geological, Ore, and Mining Educational Trail (3 km) This educational route was created to showcase the remnants of former mining excavations linked to the historic ore mining in the Kielce region. Located in the Chęciny-Kielce Landscape Park, it passes through the Karczówka nature reserve and the Dalnia and Grabina mountains. The 3 km route features 9 points of interest, including geological sites and mining facilities, each with an information board. These trails are a great opportunity for family recreation.

Selected Hiking Trails in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains

  • Red Main Świętokrzyski Trail (92 km) This trail begins in Gołoszyce and ends in Kuźniaki. It encompasses all the key areas of the region, including the Jeleniowski Landscape Park, the Świętokrzyski National Park, and the peaks of Łysiec (Łysa Góra), Łysica, and Radostowa, concluding in the forests of Suchedniów and Oblęgorek. Along the route, you'll find numerous nature reserves and popular tourist attractions such as the sanctuary on Święty Krzyż (Holy Cross), Nowa Słupia, Święta Katarzyna, and Kakonin.
  • Red Trail Chęciny – Kielce (20.5 km) During this hike, you can conquer several impressive hills offering panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Karczówka ridge provides a magnificent view of Kielce. The trail leads through incredibly picturesque areas where you can observe the geological attractions of the Chęciny-Kielce Landscape Park, as well as historical and technical monuments. It encompasses various forms of nature protection, such as the Zelejowa nature reserves, Raj Cave (close to the trail), Karczówka, and the Zgórskie Range Forests. The trail begins at the Lower Market Square in Chęciny and ends at the foot of Karczówka in Kielce.
  • Blue Trail Chęciny – Łagów (69 km) This trail begins in the market square of Chęciny, from where it leads to the "Piekło" (Hell) cave and the monument in Szewce. Continuing further, you can see the Zgórskie Mountains, Słowik, Biesak Mountain, and Pierścienica Mountain. The trail passes through Kielce, going along Ściegiennego and Tarnowska streets, and past Telegraf and Bukówka Mountains. Further along, you can discover Mójcza, Zalasna, Otrocz, Sikorza Mountains, as well as Brzechów, Daleszyce, Niwy, Września Mountain, Stołowa, Włochy, and Widełki. Subsequent attractions include Zamczysko Mountain, Kiełki Mountain, Sędek, and Bielowa, until reaching its final point in Łagów, where the trail connects with the green trail to Nowa Słupia.