Kicin: Trails, Quest and Wooden Church

The August Cieszkowski nature and history trail was established in Kicin in 2014. It passes through Kicin, Wierzenica and Mechowo, as well as along several field and forest paths. Its 17 stops give the trail a clear structure. The starting point is at the Regional Museum in the A. Cieszkowski Primary School in Kicin.

The Szlak Niepodległości is a forest trail about 2.7 km long between Kicin and Dziewicza Góra. Along the trail are 14 crosses, referred to as the “Droga Krzyżowa,” as well as 17 information and direction signs. This gives it a different focus from the August Cieszkowski Trail.

The wooden Church of St. Joseph was built between 1749 and 1751, funded by Józef Tadeusz Kierski, Bishop of Poznań. Kicin can also be reached by bus routes 321 and 323 from Rondo Śródka in Poznań, and by routes 394 and 396 from Koziegłowy. The stop is called Kicin Szkolna.

If you are looking for a trail focused on nature and history, the August Cieszkowski Trail offers several specific points of reference: its starting point at the Regional Museum, its 17 stops and its route through three places. It is described as a walking and cycling route between Kicin and Wierzenica. Field and forest paths are also part of its route; no distance is given for this trail.

By contrast, the Szlak Niepodległości is defined by its approximate length and the features along the route: about 2.7 km, 14 crosses and 17 information and direction signs. If you would like to include another themed trail, the Droga Różańcowa has run through the surrounding landscape beside the church since 2016. It connects Kicin with Wierzenica.

The Church of St. Joseph is not only historically significant because of when it was built and the funding provided by Józef Tadeusz Kierski, Bishop of Poznań: it is also located on the Szlak Kościołów Drewnianych around Puszcza Zielonka. If you are interested in wooden churches, you can take this connection into account when finding your way around Kicin.

The Droga Różańcowa offers another connection to the church: it runs beside it through the surrounding landscape and connects Kicin with Wierzenica. Together with the Szlak Kościołów Drewnianych, these provide different themed ways to explore the area around the church, clearly distinct from trails featuring stops and forest paths.

The quest “Kicin – dobrze, błogo i błękitnie” begins at the entrance to the primary school on Gwarna Street. During the walk, participants solve tasks and puzzles that lead to a treasure chest containing a stamp. This format combines being out and about with specific activities. It is therefore a different way to explore Kicin from a trail whose description focuses mainly on its route, stops or signs.

Two starting points are listed for bus travel: routes 321 and 323 run to Kicin from Rondo Śródka in Poznań; routes 394 and 396 go there from Koziegłowy. The stop is listed as Kicin Szkolna. These routes and the stop name give you specific details for planning your journey; no travel times or service frequencies are provided.

If you would like to compare other places, you can also visit the pages for Kobylnica, Szczytniki, Kiekrz, Mosina, Bogucin, Przeźmierowo, Złotoryjsko and Zakrzewo.

How long is the Szlak Niepodległości?

The forest trail between Kicin and Dziewicza Góra is about 2.7 km long.

What are the features of the August Cieszkowski Trail?

The nature and history trail passes through Kicin, Wierzenica and Mechowo, along field and forest paths, and includes 17 stops. It is a walking and cycling route between Kicin and Wierzenica.

Which bus routes go to Kicin?

Routes 321 and 323 connect Kicin with Rondo Śródka in Poznań; routes 394 and 396 run from Koziegłowy. The stop in Kicin is called Kicin Szkolna.

For the broader travel overview: Poznań.