Kamieniołom Podkowiński — via ferrata in Szydłowiec

Wyżyna Kielecko-Sandomierska · Szydłowiec, Mazowieckie Voivodeship

A ferrata in a revitalised sandstone quarry above the Szydłowiec reservoir, opened in August 2025. The route is 116.5 metres long and runs up the wall of the old excavation; a zip line over the water operates alongside it. The quarry itself is open all year — only the seasonal attractions are paid, and they run from April to the end of October.

The operator lists the grade as “A (C)”: the route is easy but has a harder variant.

Route details

Difficulty	A
Route length	116.5 m
Climbing time	30 min
Address:	Kamieniołom Podkowiński, Szydłowiec

Season and hours

Season: April – October

April, Wed–Sun	11:00–18:00
May – June, Wed–Sun	12:00–19:00
July – August, Tue–Sun	12:00–19:00
September, Wed–Sun	12:00–19:00
October, Wed–Sun	11:00–17:00

Hours for the 2026 season as published by the operator; the ferrata and zip line run subject to weather and instructor availability.

Gear and requirements

Equipment and belay are provided by the staff; the route is done under instructor supervision.

Requirements: Minimum height 130 cm, weight up to 120 kg, age 13 and over.

Tickets: Entry to the quarry grounds is free; the ferrata and zip line are paid according to the operator’s 2026 price list.

www.szydlowiec.pl/index.php/pl/dla-turysty/kamieniolom-podkowinski

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