Polanowo

• The archaeological site lies about 76 metres north of the shore, at a depth of one to two metres.
• The “Miłośników Przyrody” cycling route is 31.5 kilometres long and passes through Polanowo on its way back to Słupca.
• The “Dookoła Jeziora Powidzkiego” route is 35 kilometres long; a blue cycling trail around the lake measures 35.8 kilometres.
• A green hiking trail passes through Polanowo. Its markings have faded in places and need to be renewed.

Around Polanowo, lime-loving wetlands, meadows, reed beds and wooded areas have developed on lake marl deposits at Lake Powidzkie. These varied landscape features give the area its natural character, without limiting the experience to a single type of setting. If you choose Polanowo as your destination, the routes mentioned also offer practical ways to explore the surroundings on foot or by bicycle.

The landscape description refers to the area immediately surrounding the village. When choosing accommodation, you can first decide whether cycling routes, hiking trails or the archaeological feature will be a priority on your trip.

The 31.5-kilometre “Miłośników Przyrody” route starts and ends in Słupca. Its circular route passes through Słomczyce, Babin, Ciosna, Niezgoda, Powidz, Rzymachowo, Polanowo, Posada, Józefowo, Korwin and Piotrowice before returning to Słupca. Polanowo is therefore a named stop on a route connecting several places.

Another option is the 35-kilometre “Dookoła Jeziora Powidzkiego” cycling route. It runs from Powidz through Przybrodzin, Ostrowo, Anastazewo, Kania, Skrzynka, Naprusewo, Kosewo, Giewartów, Kochowo and Polanowo, then returns to Powidz. There is also a signposted 35.8-kilometre blue cycling trail around Lake Powidzkie. It passes through, among other places, Powidz, Przybrodzin, Ostrowo, Anastazewo, Salamonowo, Kania, Skrzynka Wielka, Naprusewo, Tomiszewo, Kosewo, Giewartów, Kochowo, Polanowo and Rzymachowo. The stated lengths give you a clear basis for comparing the routes; they also differ in the places listed along each route.

In the Lake Powidzkie area, the green hiking trail passes through Mieczownica, Kochowo, Polanowo, Rzymachowo and Powidz. One section runs along the southwestern part of the lake. When planning your trip, note that the trail markings have faded in places and need to be renewed.

Another option in the area is the eight-kilometre “Wśród Polanowskich Pól” route, designated for hiking and cycling. It follows the road to Polanowo and Rudunek. Alongside the green hiking trail, there are therefore routes with different names and lengths to choose from. Which ones you consider will depend on whether you are looking for a hiking or cycling route and what distance is relevant to your plans.

Polanowo’s archaeological site is preserved as a dense cluster of pine and birch posts. It lies about 76 metres north of the shore, at a depth of one to two metres. The submerged remains of a prehistoric settlement have also been located in Polanowo. Alongside the cycling and hiking trails, these details give the area its own cultural and historical significance.

More destinations: Przybrodzin, Siernicze Małe, Orchowo, Słupca, Szydlowiec, Wólka, Zagórów and Ostrowite.

How long are the cycling routes mentioned?

“Miłośników Przyrody” is 31.5 kilometres long, and “Dookoła Jeziora Powidzkiego” is 35 kilometres long. The signposted blue cycling trail around Lake Powidzkie measures 35.8 kilometres.

Where is the archaeological site?

The site lies about 76 metres north of the shore, at a depth of one to two metres. A dense cluster of pine and birch posts is preserved there.

What should you know about the green hiking trail?

In the Lake Powidzkie area, the trail passes through Mieczownica, Kochowo, Polanowo, Rzymachowo and Powidz. Its markings have faded in places and need to be renewed.

Go to the main travel overview: Słupecki County.