Tylawa: Discover hiking trails and Lemko culture

Hiking trails with a range of destinations

The yellow-marked PTTK hiking trail leads from Tylawa to Olchowiec; the walking time is about two and a half hours. The 15.2-kilometre Tylawa–Baranie hiking trail starts at the church and passes through Smereczne, Wilsznia and Olchowiec before reaching Baranie. A connecting trail links it to the Blue Border Trail. Another route is 17.6 kilometres long: it leads from the hermitage of Saint John of Dukla to Dukla Pass, passing through Tylawa along the way.

The route details offer different points of reference: an approximate walking time is given for the route to Olchowiec, while the other two trails are described by their distance, destination and course. If you want to visit specific places along the way, Smereczne, Wilsznia and Olchowiec are named on the route to Baranie. The route to Dukla Pass runs from the hermitage through Tylawa to the pass. This lets you choose a route based on its destination and the description of its course. Check local trail conditions before setting off.

Lemko culture nearby

In nearby Zyndranowa, the Museum of Lemko Culture presents an ethnographic and historical exhibition and mementos of the Battle of Dukla Pass. The museum’s historic buildings date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their contents include original household items, farming tools, furniture, handicrafts, clothing and folk art. This brings the buildings’ history and everyday objects together with memories of the battle. Furniture and clothing offer a glimpse into the household, while tools and handicrafts shed light on other aspects of daily life.

One specific example is the Chyża on the museum grounds: the building was constructed in 1860 and served as a smoke house until 1901. Its former use gives it a direct connection to everyday history. Together with the museum’s household items, tools and furniture, the Chyża can be seen as part of Lemko culture.

Workshops are occasionally held on the museum grounds, including Kiczka turning and shingle splitting. The museum also hosts the Lemko traditional festival “Od Rusal do Jana” every year. If you want to plan your trip around a particular workshop or the festival, check the specific event dates in advance. The exhibition, historic buildings and craft topics offer different ways to engage with regional culture.

Tylawa as a base for your trip

There is also a cultural point of interest in the village itself: the brick church in Tylawa is now a Roman Catholic parish church. When looking for a holiday apartment in Tylawa, you can weigh up two interests: hiking trails that start in or pass through the village, and the Lemko Museum nearby. Those focusing on hikes can use the destinations and routes described as a guide; those who also want to discover Lemko history can explore the exhibition and historic buildings as a specific cultural theme. If you are travelling with companions who have different interests, you can include both hiking and cultural days in your plans.

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