Root tunnel

Root tunnel (in Polish “Korzeniowy Dół”) is a beautiful, scenic gorge. It is famous for and named after the protruding, intricately twisted roots of trees growing along the cliff’s edge. It is located just a few minutes away from the town of Kazimierz Dolny and you can take one of the guided tours to explore this place.

Upon going inside the Root Tunnel, one can feel like entering the realm of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The rays of light shining through the roots and trunks, blurring with loess ground and green vegetation make quite a remarkable impression.

The kids liked it very much. There was a path that allowed us to walk through the gorge. Kids were able to touch the roots and were trying to climb. Beautiful nature!

The gorge is about 700 meters long. The steep walls of the gorge covered with roots give the impression that the trees are about to fall on us. The path is reasonably safe, and along the way we found only one fallen tree. The protruding roots are the result of water erosion. This is a great place for photographers, artists, painters and filmmakers. Unusual nature show is why the Root Tunnel is amongst the favourite themes of artists painting the landscapes of Kazimierz Dolny.

Fun fact: Korzeniowy Dół is a so-called sunken lane, a gully made by a road. It formed where a road was built, and over time erosion made it deeper and uncovered the roots of the trees growing on its edges. That is why, unlike typical gorges, it has no side branches.

It is worth mentioning that there is no parking in front of this gorge. The road at the point where the gorge begins is narrow and there is no waiting allowed.

We highly recommend this place to everyone who will visit Kazimierz Dolny.