Eagle Nests Trail named Wonder of Poland 2026

The Eagle Nests Trail (Szlak Orlich Gniazd) has been named the ‘Wonder of Poland 2026’ for the Silesian Voivodeship in a poll organized by National Geographic Traveler. The trail spans approximately 164 kilometers through the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, connecting Kraków and Częstochowa across the Silesian and Lesser Poland provinces.

The route is characterized by its landscape of limestone rocks and approximately 12 medieval castles and fortifications, such as Ogrodzieniec, Babice, and Mirów, which historically guarded the borders of the Kingdom of Poland. The trail includes both preserved structures and ruins, alongside various rock formations and religious sites.

In addition to its cultural recognition, the trail serves as a notable route for modern travel, featuring diverse terrain ranging from paved roads to forest and gravel paths.