A Brit Walks the Eagles’ Nest Trail: Poland’s Błędów Desert

Day five of my journey along Poland’s Eagles’ Nest Trail begins with the best breakfast of the entire hike and the first properly warm weather of the trip. From Klucze, a town shaped by centuries of mining and industry, I climb to the viewpoint at Czubatka before descending through the forest past the Red and Green Ponds. Beyond the trees lies one of Poland’s strangest landscapes: the Błędów Desert. I explore its sandy paths, learn how mining and deforestation helped create the so-called “Polish Sahara,” attempt to reach its northern section, and cross the open landscape towards Róża Wiatrów. After climbing back to Czubatka for a much-needed frozen drink, I return through Klucze, stock up at Żabka and rejoin the red trail near Jaroszowiec. Another ten kilometres of forests and open fields eventually bring me to Rabsztyn Castle—just slightly too late to get inside. Naturally. But according to legend, the ruins above conceal an enchanted underground palace filled with sleeping knights and children turned to stone… The journey continues in Episode 6. Follow Brit in Poland on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7927578 #Poland #EaglesNestTrail #BledowDesert ====================================================== Please Like, Subscribe and Comment! 😊 Social Media For extra content — photos, short videos, behind-the-scenes moments, and interesting articles — you can find me here: 📷 Instagram:   / brit_in_poland   📘 Facebook:   / brit-in-poland-106612907790436   🐦 Twitter/X:   / britpoland   Support the Channel If you’d like to help support my journey to showcase Poland to the world, you can do so here: 🇵🇱 Patronite: https://patronite.pl/BritinPoland 🌍 Patreon:   / britinpoland   Every contribution helps me travel, film, and keep improving the videos — and I’m incredibly grateful ❤️ Contact 📩 Email: [email protected] About the Channel Brit in Poland is the genuine account of a British expat living in Warsaw. Here I share what it’s really like to live abroad, explore Poland’s history, visit its cities and hidden gems, and show what this beautiful country has to offer — from guides, walks, and museums to personal experiences and local insights. As a growing YouTube channel, getting discovered can be tough. If you enjoy this video, please like, subscribe, or leave a comment — it genuinely helps me reach more people. And if you're feeling extra generous, sharing the video with friends is one of the biggest boosts you can give 👍 Suggestions Welcome I’m always open to ideas on how to improve, places to visit, or topics to cover. Don’t hesitate to comment! I do my best to reply to everyone and engage with the community. Credits A huge thank you to my family, friends, and loyal viewers for giving me the motivation to keep going ❤️ 🎵 Music: https://www.bensound.com/ https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/… 🎬 Edited with: VSDC Video Editor