Discover Tylicz: mofeta, trails and local history
Accommodation in Tylicz
Tylicz offers a range of themes to explore when planning your trip: a natural carbon dioxide vent, walking and cycling routes, and historic and religious sites. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether you’d prefer to spend most of your time outdoors or also explore the town’s history.
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Nature: the mofeta and Bradowiec Spring
The Tylicz mofeta is a natural release of carbon dioxide from deeper layers of the earth. Gas escapes at several points, and marked paths pass by the vents. Visiting hours vary by season, so bear this in mind if you want to plan your visit in advance.
Another natural attraction is Bradowiec Spring. It is enclosed by a concrete ring and covered by a decorative pavilion, with an information board beside it. The gas escaping is the main feature at the mofeta, while at Bradowiec the enclosed spring and pavilion define the site. This is a clear distinction between the two natural features.
Walking and cycling routes of different lengths
The marked Tylicka Pętla is a 10-kilometre walking and cycling route. It passes the Tyliczanka water collection point, Szubienica and Horb, then follows Road 75 to the summit of Łan. Check the local markings before setting off.
The Kropla Delice walking and cycling route is 7 kilometres long and starts at the Kropla Beskidu bottling plant. Its length can therefore be compared directly with the 10-kilometre Tylicka Pętla. The route descriptions also offer different kinds of guidance: the Pętla names points along the way and the summit of Łan, while Kropla Delice identifies the bottling plant as its starting point.
Churches and the history of Tylicz
The parish church of Saints Peter and Paul dates from 1612. The Greek Catholic Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian was built in 1743 and entered in the register of monuments on 5 September 1964. The construction dates and later register entry provide a specific timeline for exploring the churches.
The Historical Trail from the town hall to Szubienica passes seven stops. They cover the town’s founding, court proceedings, robbers and religious conflicts. Unlike a visit focused on individual churches, the trail brings together several themes from Tylicz’s history in a series of stops.
Tylicz is also home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tylicz, known as “Protector of Families and Healer of the Sick.” Religious sites are therefore another of the different themes you can take into account when planning your trip.
Choose the right focus for your trip
The specific route lengths, the seven stops on the Historical Trail and the different historical dates offer several starting points for planning.
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