The best cycling routes around Susiec

Orthodox churches are usually beautiful and fascinating, but this one is exceptionally beautiful and interesting. It is a former Greek Catholic church built in the early 18th century. In 1987, it was added to the list of historical monuments and included in the Podkarpacie Wooden Architecture Trail.

The Józefów Reservoir is a modern bathing area with a sandy beach, a wooden pier and recreational infrastructure. It was built on the site of a former sand mine, thanks to which the water is warm and pleasant for bathing. There is a water bike and kayak rental on site, as well as water slides and spherical balls. There is a walking and cycling path around it, and right next to it is a beach volleyball court.

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk in Zwierzyniec is a charming Baroque church built on an island in 1741–1747 as a family chapel for the Zamoyski family. The characteristic bridge leading to the church and the picturesque location make this place a unique point on the map of Roztocze. The interior is decorated with polychrome by Łukasz Smuglewicz and paintings in the side chapels, including a painting of the coronation of the Virgin Mary attributed to him. The building is easily accessible by bike – it is worth stopping for a moment and looking inside.

A bridge and a nice river.

The former border between the partitions

The Zwierzyniec Brewery is a historic brewery from the early 19th century located in Zwierzyniec. The owner of the plant is the State Treasury, and the lessee – Perła – Browary Lubelskie. The brewery in Zwierzyniec was founded as part of the Zamoyski Family Fee Tariff by Stanisław Kostka Zamoyski at the beginning of the 19th century. The first buildings, which included a single-storey brewing plant, cellars, warehouses, a cooperage and a coach house, were built in 1805–1806 on the site of the former Zamoyski residence. The masonry work was supervised by master Grzegorz Szostakiewicz, and the Scottish brewer John McDonald was responsible for starting beer production. In 1806–1810, English porter-type beer was brewed there. In 1810, the brewery burned down. However, it was quickly rebuilt from the destruction. In 1834–1836, it was expanded and modernized. At that time, it was equipped with a steam engine, and a mill for grinding malt was set up in the new wing. From the 1840s, the plant was leased by the Zamość Estate. In the years 1866–1878, it suspended operations. Most of its equipment was sold. In 1878, after another expansion and the purchase of new equipment, it was reopened.

The complex of ponds in Ruda Różaniecka, located on the edge of the Solska Forest, is a picturesque recreational and natural area. The ponds, surrounded by forests and meadows, are an ideal place for fishing enthusiasts, birdwatchers and people looking for peace and contact with nature. In the summer season, you can relax by the water, and there are hiking and cycling routes around, leading through the charming corners of Roztocze.

The Bukowy Las Reserve in the Solska Forest Landscape Park is one of the most valuable natural sites in Roztocze, protecting natural beech forests. It is an ideal place for lovers of peaceful hikes, where you can admire mighty beech trees, often over 150 years old. The reserve is especially impressive in autumn, when the leaves take on golden-red colours, creating a picturesque landscape. There are numerous hiking trails in the area, including bicycle routes, leading through the wild wilderness of the Solska Forest. Due to the forest nature of the area, it is worth taking solid footwear, especially after rain, when the paths can be slippery.