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Decentralized Heiligkreuz National Park(Polish: Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy) is a national park in Poland. It is located in the northern part of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in the Heiligkreuzgebirge approx. 22 km from Kielce.
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history
The park was designated as early as 1950.
landscape
The national park is 76.26 km².
Flora and fauna
It is home to coniferous and mixed forests, in which numerous animal species still live. The symbol of the national park is the deer.
climate
The weather in the nature park is quite warm due to the low altitude and strong sunlight.
getting there
Buses go from Kielce to Bodzentynwhere the administrative headquarters of the national park are located.
Fees / permits
There is no fee to enter the national park.
mobility
You can hike and cycle in the park along the six hiking trails. The mountains can be climbed without any climbing knowledge. D.
Tourist Attractions
- The main attraction of the park is that Benedictine monastery Heilgkreuz on the Łysa Góra, from where there is a wide panorama of the mountains.
activities
The national park is ideal for hiking and cycling.
shop
At the entrances you can buy souvenirs, maps and postcards as well as small snacks.
accommodation
In Bieliny, Święta Katarzyna and Nowa Słupia you can stay in hotels, guest rooms and hostels.
security
The greatest risk in the park is caused by rockfalls from the sometimes rugged scree slopes.
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- An official website is not known.