Assessment of economic functions and tourist attractions of “Korzeniowy Dół” in Kazimierz Dolny in the light of sustainable development

The purpose of this study is to determine the way of tourism management of the loess ravine “Korzeniowy Dół” in Kazimierz Dolny on the Vistula river, taking into account the principles of sustainable development. This report uses secondary results obtained from the City Hall of Kazimierz Dolny. These were electronic measurements of the tourist traffic on the Vistula Boulevard and the number of tickets sold to the Castle and the Tower as well as Góra Trzech Krzyży. In addition, diagnostic survey was conducted using the questionnaire and direct interview. “Korzeniowy Dół” is one of the products that create the image of Kazimierz Dolny as a tourist town and should be developed in such a way that erosion processes are maximally slowed down. This ravine should be completely closed for traffic.. The bottom of the ravine should be drained and water should be drained through a pipe to the ditch. The bottom of the ravine should remain a ground road used only for pedestrian traffic, as it is only possible way to this tourist and natural attraction preserve for other generations. Visiting the ravine should be paid, like the entrance to Góra Trzech Krzyży, which will contribute to the protection of attractions and will help raise funds for the expansion of accompanying tourist infrastructure. The originality of the work consists in indicating the way of commercialization of the loess ravine in Kazimierz Dolny.