Lipowka refuge encompasses a part of original deciduous wood with a participation of Galio-Carpinetum oak-hornbeam forests (with oak, hornbeam and lime domination), being the remnants of original forest in Vistula and Raba river valleys. The refuge is the Site of Community Importance within Natura 2000 network. The refuge of the area 25.7 ha is located in the eastern part of malopolskie voivodeship in wielicki county, in Niepolomnice commune near Wola Zabierzowska spot. It is physiographical part of Krakow Foothills. The way to reserve leads from Niepolomnice place. more »

The easiest way to get to the refuge is by your own means of transport. The best is to get to Wola Zabierzowska by road from Niepolomice place. You may also get here from Nowe Brzesko side. more »