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Łączany–Skawina Canal

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gmina Brzeźnica

Łączany–Skawina Canal

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Łączany–Skawina Canal

Name: Łączany–Skawina Canal
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Location: gmina Brzeźnica, powiat krakowski, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Łączany–Skawina Canal

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1. Vistula Boulevards Entrance – View of Wawel Castle loop from Kraków Grzegórzki

91.6km

03:37

280m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Skawina Main Square – Bistro Róża loop from Skawina Jagielnia

54.1km

02:10

110m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Skawina Main Square – Spytkowice Ferry loop from Skawina

90.0km

03:31

230m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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October 24, 2025

Construction History

Initial Plans and Construction (1911–1914):

A short section of the Galician Canal was built between 1911 and 1914, as part of the initial ambitious plan to connect the Danube, Oder, and Vistula rivers. The cornerstone was laid in Brzeźnica. Work was interrupted due to World War I.

Postwar Attempts (1920s/1930s):

In the 1920s and 1930s, the project was revived under the name Silesia-Kraków Canal, but plans were again thwarted by the war.

Construction of the Łączany-Skawina Canal (1955–1961):

In the 1950s, the current section of the canal, called the Łączany-Skawina Canal, was built. The entire project was completed and opened in 1961.

Construction Purpose:

The main purpose of the post-war project was to supply water to the Skawina power plant, but its original transport purpose was also preserved.

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October 24, 2025

Contemporary Use

Energy: The canal supplies water to the Skawina Power Plant.

Tourism and Recreation: It is a venue for recreational activities, including kayaking, fishing, and the development of tourism and water sports.

Infrastructure: A bicycle path over 11 km long has been built along its crest, as well as numerous bridges, which are tourist attractions.

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Location: gmina Brzeźnica, powiat krakowski, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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