Discover Biezdrowo: Church, Palace and Cycling Route

• The blue cycling route starts at the Parish Church of the Holy Cross and St Nicholas.
• The church dates from the first half of the 15th century and was renovated and remodelled in 1784.
• The historic Neo-Renaissance palace of the Kurnatowski family is part of a palace and estate complex and has been privately owned for several years.
• A two-day indulgence festival is held annually at the sanctuary in September.

For a cycling trip, the starting point in Biezdrowo is clearly marked: the blue cycling route begins at the parish church. From there, it leads through the forests of the Puszcza Notecka. The route therefore brings two distinct themes together: a specific starting point in the village and the forest landscape along the way.

If you would like to include cycling and culture in your trip plans, you can consider the church as a starting point and the route through the forest as the cycling trail’s connection with nature. No information is provided about the route’s length or duration, so you can plan according to your own route and preferred schedule for the day, without assuming a particular journey time.

The Parish Church of the Holy Cross and St Nicholas dates from the first half of the 15th century. In 1784, Jan Tomasz Morawski had the building renovated and remodelled. He was the dean of Lwówek and parish priest of Biezdrowo. These two dates mark distinct periods in the church’s history: its origins and a later renovation.

For travellers interested in cultural history, the church can be understood not only by its name, but also through this timeline. It also has a second, practical significance for cyclists as the starting point of the blue cycling route. This combination of a historic building and a designated route starting point makes the church a key landmark for exploring Biezdrowo.

Biezdrowo is home to the historic Neo-Renaissance palace of the Kurnatowski family. It is part of a palace and estate complex and has been in private ownership for several years. The village’s historic attractions therefore include another building, distinct from the parish church.

If you are interested in architecture and the history of estates, you can consider these two places as different themes: for the church, the focus is on its 15th-century origins and its remodelling in 1784; for the palace, the specific points of interest are its Neo-Renaissance character, its connection to the Kurnatowski family and its place within the complex.

The indulgence festival in Biezdrowo is held annually in September. The two-day festival at the sanctuary attracts numerous pilgrims on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are especially interested in this event, you can take September into account when planning your trip.

The festival offers a different focus from the cycling route and historic buildings: it is a recurring event at a set time of year, with a religious connection and a two-day programme. You can therefore decide whether your trip will focus mainly on cycling, the village’s history or the indulgence festival, without treating these different interests as the same.

Where does the blue cycling route begin?

The blue cycling route begins in Biezdrowo at the Parish Church of the Holy Cross and St Nicholas.

When was the parish church renovated and remodelled?

The renovation and remodelling took place in 1784 and were carried out by Jan Tomasz Morawski, dean of Lwówek and parish priest of Biezdrowo.

In which month is the indulgence festival held?

The indulgence festival is held annually in September and lasts two days; it attracts numerous pilgrims on Saturdays and Sundays.

Who owns the palace in Biezdrowo?

It is the historic Neo-Renaissance palace of the Kurnatowski family. It has been privately owned for several years.

For the broader travel overview: Chojno-Młyn.