The best traffic-free bike rides around Skierniewice

wonderful place, I highly recommend it

A well-maintained bike path around the reservoir in Skierniewice. One lap is approximately 5.25 km. The flat route is very pleasant to cycle on. 😁

🚜 Agricultural Plant – Żelazna A vast complex of farm buildings associated with agricultural activities, characteristic of the Skierniewice area. Ponds are likely located behind the buildings – a place where you can spot waterfowl and admire the peaceful, rural landscape. An ideal place to stop for a moment and soak up the atmosphere of a former farm.

Good asphalt, gentle hills

The Rawka River Nature Reserve, located in the Łódź province, covers 97 km of the naturally meandering Rawka River and adjacent areas with a total area of ​​approximately 487 ha. It is one of the few reserves in Poland protecting the entire length of the river from its source to its mouth, along with the lower sections of tributaries and oxbow lakes. For road cyclists, the asphalt routes in the vicinity of Bolimów and Skierniewice are attractive, offering picturesque views of the river valley. It is worth remembering, however, that some sections may lead through roads with a poorer surface, so it is recommended to plan the route in advance. The reserve also offers the opportunity to observe a variety of fauna and flora, which makes it an interesting place for cycling trips combined with admiring nature.

A city park located in the central part of the city on both sides of the Skierniewka (Łupia) River. The beginnings of the park date back to the 14th century. Initially, it was a garden at the archbishops' manor. The park contained cascades, grottos, gazebos, four ponds and terraces on the river bank during the time of Archbishop Antoni Kazimierz Ostrowski. The Skierniewice park was beautified by Ignacy Krasicki, making it similar to the parks in Smolany. In the 18th century, there was an orangery with orange trees, an Italian garden, orchards and vineyards at the Primate's Palace. In the years 1830-1845, the gardens and park were thoroughly rebuilt, creating a landscape park. The park is adjacent to some of the most important monuments of the city of Skierniewice: the Primate's Palace, the Palace Entrance Gate, and Villa Aleksandria. For almost a hundred years, the Skierniewice park was left to itself. The park was not modernized or improved. It was not until 2012 that a resolution was passed to restore the park's former glory, thanks to, among other things, financial support from the European Union. There was a band shell in the park (closed down in 2013). In place of the closed band shell, a chamber stage was built, which will be able to host, among other things, chamber concerts.

The reservoir on the Skierniewka (Łupia) River is already visible on maps of Skierniewice from the 15th century. Initially, the reservoir was located near the village of Dęba, which was later incorporated into the city of Skierniewice. It was practically untouched by humans until the second half of the 20th century. It was not until the 1970s that its lower section was excavated near Zadębie Street and the Zadębie district. As part of the reservoir's renovation carried out in the years 1996-1999, the current reservoir bowl was shaped.

January 17, 1945, early morning. Tanks from the 220th rapid reaction group, commanded by Colonel Pashkov, break into Skierniewice occupied by the Germans. The occupiers are surprised and surrender the city almost without a fight. The only loss is a Soviet T-34 tank, in which its entire crew was killed. Today, these events are commemorated by a monument - a T-34 tank, located on Sienkiewicza Street (near Dworcowa Street). It was probably hit in this place by a German Panzerfaust. There is a plaque on the monument to the fallen tank crew.