the sixth stage of hiking

Imbramowice - Ojców

Basic information about the trail

Embark on an enriching journey along Stage 6 of the Cyril and Methodius Route with a captivating 21.6 km (approximately 6-hour hike, with a 313m ascent and 319m descent) from Imbramowice to Ojców, following the scenic Szlak Imbramowicki and the historic Szlak Warowni Jurajskich (Jurassic Castles Trail). This picturesque path guides you through charming villages like Malyszyce, Sciborzyce, and Barbarka, leading you into the heart of Ojców National Park, Poland’s smallest yet immensely diverse national park, renowned for its stunning limestone formations, dramatic ravines, and abundant caves. This trail offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical exploration, making it an unforgettable experience for any hiker interested in the Cyril and Methodius Route’s profound connections.

What's ahead of us?

Starting point: Imbramowice

Ending point: Ojców

Distance: 21,6 km

Estimated travel time: 6:08 hours

Difficulty: medium

Altitude: ascent 313 m, descent 319 m

Surface: mainly paved roads.

Critical points: none

Our tip:

As you traverse this segment of the renowned Jurassic Castles Trail, you’ll be immersed in history and natural splendor, with opportunities to discover the majestic ruins of Ojców Castle. Further natural wonders await within Ojców National Park, including the dramatic Krakow Gate, the historically significant King Łokietek’s Cave, and the intriguing Dark Cave, an archaeological site revealing Neanderthal traces.

What can be seen?

Archaeological, pilgrimage, technical and natural monuments.

Castle Světlá nad Sázavou

Museum Světelska

Church of St. Wenceslas

Information centre Světlá nad Sázavou

Peasant Museum Michael's open-air museum

Castle Okrouhlice

Information centre Havlíčkův Brod

Vysočina Museum

Dean's Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Staffel's Bastion

Park Future

Havlíček Square and town houses

Where to eat and sleep?

Restaurants and accommodation along the trail.

Castle Světlá

Pension104

Restaurant and Hotel Barbora

Pension Villa Amenity

Dublin bar

Březinka Mill

Pension Hurikán 63

Pension Starr

Pension Jantar

Hostinec U Palánů

Hotel At the Golden Lion

Pension U Kroupů

Apartment U Truhláře

Pension U Kroupů

Hotel At the Golden Lion

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Photogallery

Photos from hiking.

Why walk the trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route?

The long-distance trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route invite you to pilgrimage sites and archaeological sites that have contributed significantly to the development of Slavic culture. They are signposted in both directions and encourage wandering without borders, not only state borders.

What can be obtained?

Perhaps everyone likes to bring back something from hiking, be it various tourist and souvenir items. If you will be hiking the Cyril and Methodius Route, we have prepared the following printed materials to motivate you to hike the trail: