Traditional flower carpet decoration in Spycimierz, Poland
Corpus Christi gave me another excuse to get on the bike and head to Spycimierz. The Spycimierz flower carpets 2026 were as colourful and impressive as ever, transforming the village streets into a living work of art created by local residents. This remarkable tradition, which dates back around 200 years and is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, continues to attract visitors from across Poland and beyond.
The gravel trail along Cieńków ridge near Wisła offers open views of the surrounding Silesian Beskid mountains.
Looking for an early-season gravel adventure in southern Poland? TheCienkow Loop gravel ride near Wisla delivers open views, quiet ridges, and a surprising lack of snow. Early March in the mountains usually means winter slowly loosening its grip, but this year spring seems to be arriving ahead of schedule — except on the ski slopes, where snow cannons are working overtime.
