This is the highest burial mound in Krakow. The mound is freely accessible and only about a 15-minute walk from the zoo. It's a beautiful moment when, as you climb, you suddenly see the treetops and this magnificent panoramic view opens up. A well-maintained park with shelters and a playground surrounds Kopiec Piłsudskiego. Highly recommended!

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Sylwia

March 3, 2025

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The Piłsudski Mound in Krakow is the largest of the Krakow mounds, located on Sowiniec Hill in the Wolski Forest. From its peak there is a wide panorama of the …

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Mariusz Fendrych

November 9, 2022

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The highest of the mounds in Krakow. On a beautiful day you can see the whole Tatra Mountains. Beautiful view of the city and unfortunately the smog over the city. A visit to the mound can be combined with a visit to the Zoo, which is nearby.

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Best Hikes to Piłsudski Mound

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1. The "Two Mounds" Green Trail: Bielańsko-Tyniecki Landscape Park

13.5km

03:44

240m

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kraków Zoo – Piłsudski Mound loop from Osiedle Wojskowe

9.27km

02:35

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kościuszko Museum – Piłsudski Mound loop from Krakow

16.4km

04:35

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 360 m

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Sunday 1 February

-7°C

-12°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Kraków, Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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Piłsudski Mound

1. The "Two Mounds" Green Trail: Bielańsko-Tyniecki Landscape Park

2. Kraków Zoo – Piłsudski Mound loop from Osiedle Wojskowe

3. Kościuszko Museum – Piłsudski Mound loop from Krakow

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