Czarnikau: Lakes, Cycling Routes and Culture

The Powiat czarnkowsko-trzcianecki has a variety of places to visit: the Park Ryb Słodkowodnych in Trzcianka combines paths with large fish models, while Jezioro Długie, also called Logo, has a circular walking trail. Cyclists can ride a 59.5-kilometre section of the Transwielkopolska-Trasa-Rowerowa Poznań–Okonek in the powiat. Those interested in culture can discover church architecture, a historic windmill and traces of Olęder building traditions. Cyclists can ride a 59.5-kilometre section of the Transwielkopolska-Trasa-Rowerowa Poznań–Okonek in the powiat. Those interested in culture can discover church architecture, a historic windmill and traces of Olęder building traditions.

The Park Ryb Słodkowodnych is located on Jezioro Sarcze along provincial road 178 between Poznań and Kołobrzeg. Ten giant fish models stand along walking and cycling paths. Information boards provide details about fish reproduction, fishing gear and the nutritional value of fish. There are also three models of forest animals and six mushroom models—a feature that sets the park apart from an ordinary walking path.

Jezioro Długie, also called Logo, covers 61.3 hectares and is up to 4.7 metres deep. A walking path goes around the lake, and fishing is also possible. The Logo bathing beach, with its large sandy shore, is open seasonally. So if you want to combine water and exercise, you’ll find a circular walking trail and a seasonal bathing option here; these are two distinct activities.

The Transwielkopolska-Trasa-Rowerowa Poznań–Okonek runs through the powiat along a mostly paved, 59.5-kilometre section and is well suited to trekking bikes. A different perspective is offered by the “Od mariny do mariny śladami olędrów” route: it follows traces of Olęder colonisation in the powiat and can be travelled by bike or car. The two routes therefore differ both in their subject matter and in the stated modes of transport.

There are currently six free outdoor quest games in the powiat for exploring with children and adults. Individual routes may change, so check your chosen route before setting out. “Spacer po zdrowie” is a leisure event held in May by Nordic Walking Lubasz. Its five-kilometre route goes around Jezioro Duże. Dates and arrangements may vary, so it’s worth checking the specific event schedule before your trip.

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lubasz is a late Baroque Marian shrine. Its single-nave design refers to a floor plan with one main nave; the façade has two diagonally arranged towers. Inside, the furnishings are consistently Rococo in style. The building’s design, façade and furnishings offer distinct, concrete points of interest when viewing the church.

In Dębe stands a post mill dating from the mid-19th century, regarded as a valuable example of rural technical architecture. Gębiczyn is home to the best-preserved remnant of 18th-century Olęder building traditions in the Puszcza Notecka area. The “Od mariny do mariny śladami olędrów” route also follows traces of Olęder colonisation, but this does not mean it passes through Gębiczyn.

As additional, explicitly wider context, Greater Poland offers further perspectives on nature and walking; these places should not be confused with attractions in Czarnikau. Wielkopolski National Park protects a glacier-shaped landscape with forest and lake ecosystems among meadows, fields and erratic boulders. Its 18 areas under strict protection preserve glacial landforms, near-natural plant communities and the animals associated with them.

Two educational trails in Greater Poland also provide comparable information on distance and walking time, but with different time estimates. The Osowa Góra–Jeziory educational trail is 5.5 kilometres long (one way); the stated walking time is three hours. The Nadwarciański educational trail is also 5.5 kilometres long, with a stated walking time of three and a half hours. The first distance explicitly refers to the one-way route. The Nadwarciański educational trail follows the Warta and showcases habitats ranging from poplar-willow floodplain forest to pine forests. These regional trails offer a broader view of Greater Poland, but are not local offerings in Czarnikau.

Huta Szklana, Drawsko, Marylin, Kocień Wielki, Kuźniczka, Krzyż Wielkopolski, Miłkowo, Czarnków, Trzcianka, Pestkownica, Kuźnica Żelichowska and Przesieki.

Which route is described as suitable for trekking bikes?

The Transwielkopolska-Trasa-Rowerowa Poznań–Okonek has a 59.5-kilometre, mostly paved section in the powiat and is well suited to trekking bikes.

Which activities are mentioned for children and adults?

There are six free outdoor quest games in the powiat that are suitable for exploring with children and adults. As individual routes may change, you should check your chosen route in advance.

When does “Spacer po zdrowie” take place?

The leisure event organised by Nordic Walking Lubasz takes place in May. The route is five kilometres long and goes around Jezioro Duże; specific dates and arrangements may vary.

Go to the wider travel overview: Greater Poland.