24. Krakow to Nowy Sacz – 107km Avg 17.5 km/hr

By Dennis

After 3 nights in Krakow we continued our southern journey. Getting out of Krakow was easy thanks to the bike paths, but once these ended we were into some serious hill climbing, as Krakow essentially sits at the base of the Carpathian mountains. But at least they were on quiet roads and it was not raining.

I mentioned in an earlier post we are each carrying about 35 pounds in the panniers, and today I really noticed it. I had to get off the bike and walk up a couple of the 15-16% grades. I need to stop eating perogies and lose about 5 pounds to lighten the load!

The busy highway we avoided by taking the side roads. Note this highway has shoulders, the first we have seen in Poland. It is a new highway.
The harvest has finished and the land turned over for next year
I like the style of these roofs, but they must be a roofers nightmare!
The foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. So different than the flat plains we have had so far all the way from Tallinn, Estonia.
What goes up…
Must go down…
13th Century medieval castle outside Nowy Sacz

2 thoughts on “24. Krakow to Nowy Sacz – 107km Avg 17.5 km/hr”

  2. You guys must have a death wish riding on those highways! Not for the faint of heart. I know you both will both not take any chances. Keep safe.

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