# Forest bathing in the Jura Small-group sessions Small groups, about 2.5 h, all year round | individual quote - [booking form](#wstepna-rezerwacja) and [programme](#program) below | 📍 [Hucisko near Zawiercie](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) - ![A summer pine forest with dense ferns; in the background a group walks along a forest path with horses.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-sierpien-2026%2FIMG_20260814_121553977.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A narrow path through a spring forest with fresh green leaves, people walking along it calmly in single file.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_zastep_w_terenie_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A track along a pasture fence at the edge of a forest of pines and birches.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_prowadzenie_koni_z_wybiegu_na_jazdy_02.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A wide meadow at the centre surrounded by forest, with horses and people on it.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_czyscimy_konie_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Forest bathing (from the Japanese shinrin-yoku) is an unhurried time in the forest where distance and destination do not matter. What matters is slowing down and feeling the forest with all your senses: the smell of resin and the damp forest floor, the sound of the trees, the coolness of the shade, the texture of bark under your fingers. We run it all year round in the forests of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura, around our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie. For city adults who want to put their phone and their rush aside for a few hours. No fitness or experience needed: we walk slowly, on a short route, with stops. About 2.5 h in a small group. Price: individual quote. Sounds like an ordinary walk? In a way, yes - and that is the point. The difference is the pace and the attention: the guide suggests simple sensory exercises and moments of silence, and the forest does the rest. [📋 Programme outline below](#program) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews: [horseback.pl/opinie](https://horseback.pl/opinie?lang=en) ## Make a preliminary reservation This form lets you make a preliminary reservation of classes for your group. You do not have to pay anything now. Fill in and send the form, we will contact you within 24 h and agree the date and details. Phone \* Number of people and age group \* \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send pre-reservation ## I'm interested - let me know about the next date Give us your phone number and we will get in touch with you. Phone \* Number of people and age group (optional) \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send If you are also interested in forest bathing combined with time with horses (City detox - one day), [click here](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-jednodniowy?lang=en). ## Who is it for? - •City dwellers who want a break from noise, screens and rushing - •People looking for a calm half-day trip, with no effort and no competition - •Couples and friends who want to spend time together differently - •Work teams who want to slow down on a company outing ## What to expect - •A slow pace: a short route (about 2-3 km), many stops, no rushing - •Senses instead of kilometres: listening, looking, smelling, touching - •Silence: phones on mute, talking only when someone feels like it - •Simple suggestions from the guide - do each one your own way or skip it - •A hot cup of tea at the end ## Outline (about 2.5 h) ### 1\. Welcome and settling in (about 15 min) A few words about the session, phones on mute, a few calm breaths at the edge of the forest. ### 2\. Into the forest, very slowly (about 30 min) A short stretch at a much slower pace than usual: what can you hear, smell, see moving? On the way we stop by the two-level beaver dam next to the centre and the signs of the beavers' work (we cannot promise the beavers themselves - they are wild, shy animals). ### 3\. Sensory invitations (about 60 min) Simple suggestions to follow at your own pace, e.g. touch bark and moss, count the sounds, find your own spot and sit in silence. ### 4\. Time for yourself (about 20 min) Everyone in their own spot, within sight of the guide. ### 5\. Closing (about 25 min) A hot cup of tea, a short conversation for those who want it and a calm walk back to the centre. We adjust the order and length of each part to the group and the weather. In winter we walk more and keep the stops shorter. ## The forest all year round Forest bathing has no season. Each time of year offers something different - we have highlighted the current one. ### Spring The forest wakes up. - •The first green on the trees and the first flowers on the forest floor. - •Birdsong at its loudest of the year - a good time to practise listening. - •The smell of damp earth after rain. - •Longer days - more light after a winter in the city. ### Summer Shade and coolness while the city swelters. - •Under the trees it is cooler than on hot city concrete. - •The smell of warm pine resin and ferns. - •Mornings and early evenings are the quietest time in the forest. - •If you like: a few barefoot steps on the soft forest floor. ### Autumn The forest at its most colourful and fragrant. - •Autumn leaves, mushrooms and the smell of the damp forest floor. - •Morning mist between the trees. - •Leaves rustling underfoot - good practice for walking mindfully. - •After the holidays the trails are quieter. ### Winter A silence you will not hear in the city. - •Snow muffles sound - the forest is at its calmest. - •Crisp air and animal tracks in the snow. - •With the leaves gone, the beaver dam and the signs of the beavers' work are easiest to see. - •More walking, shorter stops and a hot cup of tea at the end. - •No crowds - you have the forest almost to yourself. ## What forest bathing is not It is not therapy or a medical treatment and it does not replace a doctor's advice. Nor is it a mountain hike or a workout. It is an unhurried, guided time in the forest - time to slow down, breathe and be in silence. ## Other forms of city detox - [City detox - one day](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-jednodniowy?lang=en) - Half a day (about 4 h): unhurried time with our horses from the ground and forest bathing. No riding and no experience needed. - [City detox - weekend](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-weekendowy?lang=en) - Two days with a night at OW Orle Gniazdo: horses, an evening without screens and forest bathing the next day. ## Price Individual quote - it depends on the number of people and the date. We give you the total cost before you book. Ask via the form above, by phone or by text message (buttons below). [Payment methods](https://horseback.pl/metody-platnosci?lang=en). ## Location and directions We meet at our Horse Riding and Outdoor Activities Centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort (where you can use - for a separate fee - the catering and hotel facilities). From there we walk into the forest. [How to find us?](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does forest bathing cost? We quote it individually: the price depends on the number of people and the date. Ask via the form on this page, by phone or by text message - we give you the total cost before you book. Meals and accommodation at OW Orle Gniazdo, if you want them, are paid separately. ### Isn't it just a walk? In a way, yes - and that is the point. The difference is the pace and the attention: we follow a short route, much slower than usual, with stops, and the guide suggests simple sensory exercises and moments of silence. You do not need to know how to meditate or believe in any method. ### Do I need to be fit? No. The route is about 2-3 km over about 2.5 h, with many stops. Anyone who can walk calmly along a forest path will manage. ### What is the minimum age? Forest bathing is designed for adults. Teenagers from 13 can take part with a parent or guardian. For groups with younger children, ask us - we will adapt the programme. ### What if it rains or freezes? We run forest bathing all year round, in the rain and in winter too - the forest just looks different, not worse. We only cancel in difficult weather conditions (e.g. a storm, strong wind, black ice) and offer another date. ### How do I cancel or change the date? Call or text us as early as possible. Cancellation and rescheduling rules are set out in our Terms of purchases, orders and bookings: horseback.pl/regulamin-zakupow-zamowien-rezerwacji. ### Will we see beavers? We cannot promise that - beavers are wild, shy animals. What is certain is that there is a two-level beaver dam next to the centre and plenty of signs of their work, such as felled and gnawed trees. We stop by them on the way. ### What should I bring and wear? Comfortable, broken-in shoes for walking in the forest, layers suited to the weather, a rain jacket and water. In winter a hat, gloves and warm socks - you get cold quickly at the stops. Something to sit on, e.g. a small foam mat, is useful. ### What are the most common mistakes? Clothes that are too light (it is cooler in the forest and at the stops than in the city), new or slippery shoes, and rushing - plan your day so you do not have to hurry afterwards. And your phone: silence it for the session. ### Where is it and how do I get there? We meet at our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort, and walk into the forest from there. Directions: horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic. 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