The best MTB trails around Poleski Park Narodowy

The "Mietiułka" bike path is a 21-kilometer route for nature and active recreation lovers. It runs through various ecosystems, including some of the oldest forests in the Park, and leads to a viewing tower with a panorama of Durne Bagno. A particularly picturesque place is the viewing point in Wielki Łan, from where there is a view of the meadows and forests of the Polesie National Park. The route crosses the habitats of wolves and moose, and near the river you can see water birds, including cranes. The path starts at the Border Protection Corps monument, where there is a parking space for cars.

The Orthodox cemetery in Wytyczno dates back to the 20th century and is distinguished by the tombstone of Father Michał Somik (d. 1909) and forged, metal and cast iron crosses. The first mention of the village dates back to 1450, and in 1769 a Greek Catholic church of the Holy Cross was founded here, which was demolished in 1938 as part of the government's campaign to destroy churches in Podlasie and Chełmszczyzna. The current wooden Catholic church was built in 1949 from a dismantled Evangelical "kirch". The Orthodox cemetery belongs to the parish in Włodawa and serves the small Orthodox population that remained after the displacements of 1944-47.

The Border Protection Corps Monument in Wytyczno-Łowiszów commemorates the battle fought on October 1, 1939 by KOP soldiers with Soviet troops. It is an important historical site, reminding us of the heroism of Polish soldiers in defending the country's eastern borders during the September Campaign. The monument is located in a picturesque, forested area, near Lake Wytyczno, which makes it an interesting destination for cyclists exploring Polesie.

Observation tower on the sidelines.

One of the two observation towers on the "Perehod" path. From the tower we have an excellent view of the surrounding ponds and typical vegetation. If you listen to the sounds of the forest, you can hear the characteristic sound of "blowing into a bottle", it is a bittern - a bird from the heron family, one of the inhabitants of this area.

The "Perehod" path is a treat for ornithologists, but lovers of beautiful landscapes will also not be disappointed. It is a nature trail that leads between the Pieszowolskie Ponds. In addition to many species of birds such as cormorants, cranes, herons and even kingfishers, we can also observe the European pond turtle. The path leads along dirt roads, there are no footbridges like on other paths in the Polesie National Park, but they are also friendly to people in wheelchairs and families with children (except on days after rain, because the roads become muddy). Remember that entry to the path is subject to a fee, you can buy a ticket at the Educational and Administrative Center and the Educational and Museum Center, as well as via the eParki.pl platform at https://poleskipn.eparki.pl/.

Just behind the Educational and Museum Center of the Polesie National Park in Stare Załucz, at the end of the short nature trail "Żółwik", we can see a pond with these nice animals. The path was created mainly for children, who can learn about the life of the European pond turtle, the structure of the forest, etc. through play.

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