Borzęta has three pillar-style wayside chapels and one stone wayside chapel with a Pietà figure. All four are listed in the register of historic monuments. They date from 1795 to 1870; their architectural style, the figure depicted and the year of construction each give these historic chapels a distinctive character.

Wayside chapels dating from 1795 to 1870

The stone chapel with a Pietà dates from 1795. The pillar chapel featuring a figure of Saint Andrew dates from 1818; another, featuring Saint Adalbert, dates from 1865. The fourth pillar chapel is dedicated to Saint Florian and dates from 1870. Thus, a stone structure stands alongside three pillar chapels, while the figures represent different religious associations. The chronological sequence begins with the Pietà and ends with Florian; the three pillar chapels date from 1818, 1865 and 1870. Their architectural style, figures and dates make the four monuments interesting cultural and historical subjects in Borzęta, without reducing them to a single period of construction or depiction.

Hiking trails in the wider Myślenice destination

For longer hikes, the wider Myślenice destination offers several clearly distinct trails. The red trail runs from Myślenice via Działek, Kudłacze and Łysina to Jaworzyce; it is 15.5 kilometres long and takes six hours. The yellow trail leads from Myślenice via Dalin and Pisania to Sułkowice. At 13.5 kilometres, it is two kilometres shorter than the red route to Jaworzyce; its duration of three hours and 45 minutes is two hours and 15 minutes less. Another red route runs from Myślenice via Sularzówka, Trzebuńska Góra, Babica, Bieńkowska Góra and Końcówka to Palcza. It is 20.5 kilometres long; the duration of five hours and 45 minutes is explicitly for one direction.

Town history and religious culture in Myślenice

The historic town layout also shapes the cultural setting in Myślenice. It is considered a valuable monument at both regional and national level, and is an example of a medieval town layout. Relics of a settlement that existed before the town was founded have also been preserved. Thus, the medieval foundation and traces of an earlier settlement stand side by side. At the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Myślenice, the church’s architectural history is intertwined with religious traditions. The church was built in the mid-15th century; a Baroque chapel was added between 1642 and 1646. The sanctuary also houses a miraculous image painted in Italy in the 16th century, which became the destination of numerous pilgrimages. The main feast is held on 8 September. From May to October, night-time Fatima devotions with vigils are also held on the 13th of each month. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these dates, check the latest information in advance.

Leisure in the Zarabie district

The Raba riverside area in Myślenice’s Zarabie district has been transformed into a well-equipped leisure park with numerous walking and cycling paths. A circular route around Myślenice begins in Zarabie. At the summit are an observation tower, a private astronomical observatory and the upper station of the ski lift. A restaurant that is open is also among the facilities mentioned there. The loop therefore connects several specific destinations at the summit; the paths in the Zarabie district offer a separate focus for walking and cycling tours.

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