Discover nature, water and culture in Zielonogórski

Hiking trails and protected landscapes

The 10-kilometre blue hiking trail starts and ends in Trzebiechów. Its circular route passes through Podlegórz and Ostrzyce before returning to the starting point. Another route is the 13-kilometre red circular trail of Augusta Wilhelm Hans von Schierstaedt between Leśniów Mały and Laski. Those who want to take specific distances and places into account when planning can choose between these two different hiking suggestions.

The Laski nature reserve protects woodland in the valley of the Gniła Obra. Wet meadows, natural small bodies of water and marshes form part of a species-rich floristic and faunistic ecosystem there. In the Radowice nature reserve, north of Podlegórz, deep ravines with old beech forest and streams shape the landscape; numerous springs rise in the forest. A 2-kilometre blue cycling trail leads from Podlegórz to Radowice. Information about the routes and protected areas can help you include hiking, cycling and nature interests in your trip planning.

Other routes offer different highlights: a red trail runs for 7.5 kilometres along the southern slopes of Wał Zielonogórski between Zalew nad Ochlą and Wieża Bismarcka (Wilkanowska). The elevation difference is about 70 metres. For a cycling trip, a 12-kilometre route connects Babimost with Lake Linie and then heads towards Kargowa. The nature and forest educational trail in the Krzystkowice Forest District is 2.5 kilometres long; walking it takes about 1.5 hours. It opened in 1998 and includes 16 themed stations as well as educational and recreational features.

Kayaking, lakes and swimming areas

Those wishing to include waterways in their plans will find two kayaking routes ending in Cigacice: the 9-kilometre Oder kayaking route leads there from Mielno via Wielobłota and Przytoczki. The 11-kilometre Obrzyca kayaking route starts in Smolno Wielkie and also runs to Cigacice via Podlegórz, Radowice and Górzykowo. The Bóbr River is also used for organised kayaking trips. Its fast current, gentle gradient and slightly winding course offer a sporting challenge.

At Lake Wojnowskie, a marina built in Stary Kramsko provides water sports, recreation and a safe place to stay for residents and tourists. Zalew Świdnicki near Świdnica consists of two bodies of water with a total area of 5 hectares. A designated bathing area is supervised by lifeguards during the holiday season. The fish stocks in Lake Liwno make sport fishing possible; the shore also has an area for various sports and leisure events. Use of the lake as a base for a water sports centre is planned after a thorough clean-up.

Museums and distinctive interiors

The Lubuskie Muzeum Wojskowe in Drzonowo presents military history exhibits from the Middle Ages to the present in four permanent exhibition rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace. The museum also includes a collection of heavy military equipment in the palace park complex and an exhibition pavilion. Exhibits include military vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, tanks, artillery, fortification elements, aircraft and helicopters.

The Muzeum Archeologiczne Środkowego Nadodrza displays the permanent exhibition “Wicina – gród metalurgów sprzed 2500 lat”. It includes finds from a Bronze Age settlement of the Lusatian culture, including bronze, gold, glass and iron jewellery, weapon components, tools and pottery. In Babimost, the Izba Pamiątek Regionalnych presents an ethnographic collection of agricultural tools, folk costumes, household items, musical instruments and weaving equipment.

Architectural history is another possible cultural theme: Henry van de Velde designed the interiors of the Dom Pomocy Społecznej in Trzebiechów, which was built in the first decade of the 20th century. Original elements have been preserved, including the woodwork on the doors, the staircase, glazing, furniture, fireplaces, polychrome decoration and other fittings. The winemakers at the Słoneczne Tarasy vineyard invite visitors to tour the vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting.

The Gmina Babimost is also a useful point of reference for travel: an international airport is located there and can accommodate the largest transport and passenger aircraft. When searching for a hotel, holiday apartment or holiday home, choose a location that suits the places and activities you would like to include in your trip.

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Marzęcin, Zielona Góra, Stary Kisielin, Drzonków, Nowogród Bobrzański, Kargowa, Przewóz, Nowe Kramsko, Przylep, Krępa, Sulechow, Cigacice, Babimost, Trzebiechów, Kolesin, Jeleniów, Słone, Racula and Zatonie.

For the broader travel overview: Lubusz.