Poland, Krakow and Czestochowa Upland
Limestone crags and ruined castles linked by quick rolling secondary roads.
Length
165 km
In miles
102.5 mi
Driving time
3 hr
Atlas rating
8.1 / 10
The run
Krakow to Czestochowa, following the DW794. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 March 2026
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