Nature
Near Ryczów, not far from Ogrodzieniec Castle, limestone outcrops known as the Straszykowe Rocks, sometimes called scarecrow rocks, gather on the top of Straszykowa Hill. The hill, reaching almost 500 m above sea level, is among the higher elevations of the Jura, and individual outcrops rise up to 15 metres. The most distinctive blocks carry their own names: Wielki Grochowiec, Księża Góra or Czubatka.
The area forms several groups of rocks, with forest paths winding between them and the ground sandy in places. Hidden in the rock lies the Cave in Straszykowa Hill — an easy and safe one, with a large entrance opening and interesting dripstone formations. An additional light source is needed to see its chambers, as there is none deeper inside. The whole site is accessible all year round, around the clock, though not for strollers.
The area of the Straszykowe Rocks is covered by the Natura 2000 network, and the Ruskie Skały reserve lies nearby. The rocks belong to the Ryczów Rock Microregion, a large cluster of limestone walls attractive to climbers, also crossed by the Eagles' Nests cycling route. It is worth adding the nearby Ogrodzieniec Castle and the Błędów Desert, within a dozen or so kilometres, to the trip plan.
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