Łysa Góra: Ceramic Walk and Local History

If you’re looking for a destination with a connection to ceramics for your stay, Łysa Góra offers a clear focus on the subject. The Ceramic Walk leads to several named stops; the town’s history dates back to the founding of the vocational school and the “Kamionka” cooperative. The town is also located in a valley between orchards and gentle hills.

The Ceramic Walk in Łysa Góra

The Ceramic Walk through Łysa Góra is 1 km long and takes 1.5 to 2 hours on foot. These figures answer different planning questions: the distance describes the route length, while the walking time indicates how long to allow. Since the distance is short, don’t estimate the time needed for your day based on the kilometer figure alone. Also consider the stated walking time when planning how the walk fits into your stay.

Stops include the “new” building of the “Kamionka” cooperative, the cooperative’s first building, and the home of Antoni Kopytko. The two Kamionka buildings are separate points on the walk; Antoni Kopytko’s home adds another stop. In this way, the walk connects several named places with Łysa Góra’s ceramic history.

Kamionka and Local History

An important distinction in the timeline is between the founding initiative and the start of production. In 1947, Dr. Franciszek Mleczko (1905–1990), a local activist in the people’s movement, education, and social work, initiated the founding of the vocational school and the “Kamionka” workers’ cooperative in Łysa Góra. The cooperative then began producing so-called folk art ceramics in autumn 1951. The dates show two successive stages: the initiative to establish the institutions and the later start of ceramic production.

The vocational school founded in Łysa Góra in 1947 later became a school of arts and crafts and a ceramics technical school. It no longer exists. Vocational education and ceramic production are therefore distinct chapters in the town’s history, which can be placed in context using the years 1947 and 1951. Together with the walk’s stops, these historical references offer several ways to explore the subject of ceramics.

Landscape, Event, and Getting There

Łysa Góra is situated in a valley among orchards, bordered by gentle hills. If you’re choosing a destination based not only on cultural attractions but also on the landscape, this valley-and-orchard setting is another specific point to consider. It complements the cooperative’s history and the walk’s stops with a distinct perspective on the town.

“Powitanie Lata 2026” took place on June 28, 2026, at the “Krakus” Amphitheater in Łysa Góra. For directions, take road DK94: Łysa Góra can be reached via this road; in Sufczyn, turn south. As route directions can change, check the specific route before you travel.

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