San and Vistula Valley
Woodland route from Radawa
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About this route
Ahead of you is a truly woodland route. If you like cycling surrounded by trees and the sounds of nature, this is the route for you. The exception is a short section, running along a busy regional road. The base of this route is a small holiday village, Radawa. It is a place with a specific microclimate, rich in iodine; ideal for walks and cycling excursions through the local forests.
Practical advices
A route with a moderate level of difficulty will allow you to test your fitness. Remember that the terrain has a huge impact on how many kilometres you can cover. Trails on flat roads are less strenuous than those on hills or mountain roads.
Planning a group trip? Match the route to the fitness of the weakest participant.
A helmet and light clothing made of breathable materials will be essential for safety and comfort on the route. Other than that, only put on the essentials. Heavy luggage will make your ride more difficult. Also, think about what you will carry the necessary items in. We suggest a backpack or panniers for your bike.
Be prepared for possible breakdowns on the route. It is a good idea to carry the most important tools for a quick fix, such as inner tubes or patches, a pump or a multi-tool. Make sure you have enough water and food, as well as navigation equipment.
Is it looking like a warm and sunny day? Remember sunscreen and sunglasses. If you are planning sightseeing or other activities along the route, a bike lock will also be very useful. Before you leave, carefully examine your route for the trip. Consider whether your skills and equipment are adequate for the level of difficulty of the route.
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Route details
Radawa - Mołodycz - Regional road no. 867 - Shrine in Lichacze - Krzywa Pałka - Surmaczówka - RadawaStart
- 1Radawa0 kmRadawa
You start from Radawa, a small holiday village. In the centre, near the church, you will find a place where you can leave your car.
In addition, during summer in Radawa, you can visit a swimming site with water equipment rental, located by a lagoon created by damming up the picturesquely meandering Lubaczówka river.
From Church of St. Anne's in Radawa, head north along the local asphalt road. This will lead you to the village of Mołodycz.
- 2Mołodycz5 kmMołodycz
In this village, you will find the wooden Church of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary and a World War I cemetery. The temple is built on the foundations of a former Greek-Catholic tserkva from 1716. The building was extensively rebuilt in the second half of the 20th century. Following the displacements after World War II, the temple was adapted as a Roman Catholic church. About 600 Austro-Hungarian and Russian soldiers are buried in the local cemetery.
- 3Regional road no. 8677.2 kmRegional road no. 867
When you reach the regional road, turn right. After about 2 km, turn right again, this time onto a forest gravel road. At the first crossroads, turn left and drive towards the wooden chapel in Lichacze.
- 4Shrine in Lichacze13.2 kmShrine in Lichacze
This is the chapel of Our Lady of Berries. It was built in 1900. As a result of Operation Vistula, the inhabitants of the local lands were displaced and the surrounding area was afforested. The chapel, renovated today, houses the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Every year, on the first Sunday in July, an "odpust" party is held here in honour of the patron saint of mothers and pregnant women.
There is a shed near the chapel - a good place for a brief rest - especially as you are almost halfway along the route. Here you will encounter the red cycle trail, which will lead you further south along the asphalt road.
- 5Krzywa Pałka14.9 kmKrzywa Pałka
At the Krzywa Pałka crossroads, turn right. After 6 km, passing another shed on the way, you will reach the outskirts of Surmaczówka village.
- 6Surmaczówka20.9 kmSurmaczówka
After the barrier, take the gravel road. Follow the yellow signs to the right, and after 1.5 km, also the red signs. You will complete a loop, heading back towards Radawa.
- 7Radawa29 kmRadawa
On the way back to the starting point, you will pass fishponds and overcome a small hill. The loop ends at the starting point.
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