Piaszczyste Doły on the Czarna Przemsza

Piaszczyste Doły on the Czarna Przemsza is a nature and landscape area in the Modrzejów district of Sosnowiec, on the site of a reclaimed sand pit. It covers about 88 hectares along the Czarna Przemsza river.

What plants grow here?

114 species of vascular plants have been counted in the area: 23 species of trees, 10 of shrubs and 81 herbaceous plants. Eight species are under strict protection and three under partial protection. Rare plants mentioned include the common twayblade (wyblin jednolistny), variegated horsetail, slender gentian and iris.

What can you do here?

An angling centre, “Rybaczówka”, operates on site, and the “Former Borderland” cycling trail runs through the area. From the trail you can ride to the area of the Three Emperors' Corner, about 2 km away.

Practical information

• Location: Sosnowiec, Modrzejów district, on the Czarna Przemsza.
• The site has no official website with opening hours; check the rules of access to the fishing spots at the “Rybaczówka” centre before your visit.