Wlosan: Village History and Excursions in the Wieliczka Foothills
Accommodation in Wlosan
Wlosan combines a rich village history with a range of excursions, from religious sites to horses and walking trails. The Włosań Equestrian Centre is located on the scenic hills of the Wieliczka Foothills. Nearby, there are walking trails leading to picturesque areas, as well as attractive cycling routes. Włosań lies about 3 km south of Mogilany.
Horses, Walking Trails and Excursions
For families with younger children, the “Pony” package is a particularly practical option: it is for children aged 4 to 8 and includes guided pony rides. A trainer or assistant leads the pony. The offer therefore describes an accompanied form of pony riding for the stated age group. If you would like to plan this kind of experience for your trip, you can consider it one of the reasons to choose Wlosan as your base.
If you would rather explore the area on foot, numerous walking trails near the equestrian centre lead to picturesque parts of the Wieliczka Foothills. There are also attractive cycling routes. This gives you a range of interests to consider when planning your trip: a guided pony ride for children aged 4 to 8, walks or cycling trips. No claims are made about route length or difficulty.
The Chapel and Local History
The St. Rita Chapel in Włosań was built in 2006 as a votive chapel by the Loster family in gratitude for graces received through the intercession of Saint Rita. It is designated as a sacred place and a place of prayer. Its history gives the site a personal religious significance; for visitors interested in spirituality or church history, it is a distinct aspect of a stay here. The municipality also lists the Kościół NM Królowej Polski church as a monument and tourist attraction.
An old church stands near the school, almost in the centre of Włosań. The account of the residents’ way of life in the past also gives the place a historical dimension: historical residents received permission from Bolesław Wstydliwy to set up beehives in the forest, collect honey and fish, after serving as forest guards. This permission linked forest protection with specific activities—beekeeping, honey gathering and fishing—and contrasts clearly with today’s excursions centred on horses and trails.
A Convenient Starting Point for Your Trip
The name also tells a story about the landscape of the past: Włosań probably derives from the word “wlasan” and refers to its former location in forests known as Czarny Las. Together with its position on the hills of the Wieliczka Foothills, this creates a picture in which landscape and history both have a place. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, your travel plans can guide your choice: would you like to focus on the children’s activity with guided pony rides, take walking trails and cycling routes into account, or explore religious and historical themes? Wlosan offers options for these different interests, without limiting you to just one type of excursion.
For other destinations at the same higher level: Kocmyrzów, Niedźwiedź, Rybna, Sąspów, Szczyglice, Szczodrkowice, Modlnica and Wesoła.
For the overview of the wider area: Krakow.
