Cycle tour in Masuria

Explore the Polish capital on your own on your day of arrival. Take your first stroll through the largest city in Poland. Discover historic buildings located not far from the most modern skyscrapers. The outstanding Palace of Culture from the 1950s and the Royal Castle near the banks of the Vistula are some of the city's many sights. If you still have time, take a stroll through Łazienki Park, Warsaw's largest park at 80 hectares.

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take part in a city tour of Warsaw. At around 3:30 p.m., you will then take the bus to the Masuria region, around 200 kilometers away. From a beautiful spot in Puszcza Piska Forest, you will set off on the first short cycling stage to Krutyń.

Puszcza Piska Forest is the focus of today's stage. The largest forest area in Masuria is characterized by its biodiversity. You cycle to Wojnowo, where you have the opportunity to visit the Monastery of Old Believers on the shores of Lake Drużno. On the way back, visit the Marion Dönhoff Salon in Gałkowo, in memory of one of the most important publicists of the German post-war period.

Today is all about nature! You cycle north through wonderfully tranquil forests, secluded moorland and past sparkling lakes across the Masurian Landscape Park. A ferry will take you to Mikołajki, where you will spend the night today and tomorrow.

Today you will cycle around the most beautiful corners of the Masurian Landscape Park. In the morning, you will travel by boat from Mikołajki to Ryn. The bike excursion takes you through picturesque villages and past Masurian canals. In Mikołajki, don't miss the view from the bridge of the fountain sculpture of the legendary creature Stinthengst, the heraldic animal of Mikołajki.

Today you are on the trail of history. Through a landscape characterized by lakes, you will reach the Wolf's Lair via Kętrzyn. If you like, you can take a guided tour of the remains of the impressive former military headquarters of the German Wehrmacht, which is located in the middle of a wooded area. Afterwards, a bus transfer will take you to Mrągowo, where you will spend the night today.

On today's stage of your cycle tour through Masuria, you will cycle through the region around Mrągowo. Enjoy the peace and solitude of the region and above all unspoiled nature. Take a break in Sorkwity, visit the pretty church and make yourself comfortable with a picnic by the lake. Continue via the stork village of Gązwa back to Mrągowo. Take a walk along the lakeshore in the evening.

In the morning, you will first cycle to Reszel. Visit the former castle of the Teutonic Order there. It made a significant contribution to the development of the town of Reszel in the 13th century. Continue to Święta Lipka. The village is one of the most famous Polish Marian pilgrimage sites. According to legend, the beautiful baroque church (Święta Lipka Sanctuary) in the village center was built on a spot where a linden tree is said to have once performed miracles. In the afternoon, a bus transfer will take you to Warsaw.

After breakfast, your cycle tour in Masuria comes to an end. We are happy to extend your stay in Warsaw with an extra night.