Holly Queen Jadwiga's Loess Gorge in Sandomierz

Nature / Interesting nature object

, Sandomierz

50°40'36"N 21°44'30"E (50.67672, 21.74174)

The 500-million-year-old Pepper Mountains derive their name from the color of the rock of which they are built.

They are built of Cambrian clay-stone which crumbled under the influence of atmospheric oxidation and now looks like pepper. A unique in Europe geological and natural reserve was created in the Pepper Mountains. It contains the largest natural habitat of wild rose shrubs in Poland and is home to juniper bearing navy blue fruits. From here enfolds a beautiful view over the cityscape of the town.

The second natural attraction of Sandomierz is the Gorge of Queen Jadwiga. Tenmeter- deep and 400-meterlong gorge is believed to be the favorite walking path of Queen Jadwiga (born in 1374) during her stays in Sandomierz.