Discover Borowice

• Green, yellow, and blue hiking trails pass through Borowice.
• The annual memorial ceremony “Apel Poległych” takes place in late May; the exact date may vary.
• The Poświst route passes through Przesieka and Borowice and is well suited for training.
• At the western edge of the village is the terminus of a city bus line from Jelenia Góra. Check the current timetable before planning your trip.

The Jodłówki Waterfall lies in the wider area around Borowice, in the Jodłówka Valley above the village. The series of cascades is more than 100 meters long in total. This means that, alongside the trails through the village, there is also a scenic point nearby to consider when planning your trip.

Historical field boundaries can be seen at the western edge of the village. A route description from 2012 mentions a yellow or green hiking trail from Przesieka for reaching them. Before setting out, check current trail conditions, as the description refers to an earlier trail situation.

The prisoner-of-war cemetery on Droga Sudecka commemorates prisoners of war who were forced to build the road during World War II. The site thus represents a specific part of Borowice’s history, not just a scenic stop.

The annual “Apel Poległych,” organized by the Podgórzyn municipality, takes place at the prisoner-of-war cemetery in Borowice. It commemorates the victims of forced labor during the construction of Droga Sudecka and all those who lost their lives in armed conflicts. It is scheduled for late May; the exact date may vary.

The annual “Gitarą i…” festival of sung poetry and singer-songwriter songs takes place in a clearing in Borowice. Its predecessor was “Gitarą i Piórem.” If you are interested in this genre of music, the festival is a separate reason to consider Borowice as an event destination as well as a place to visit for its historic sites.

The annual Kalevala Spirit Festival is a music and cultural event in the Finnish village of Kalevala in Borowice, at the foot of the Giant Mountains. It adds another cultural focus alongside the other two events; check the dates of individual editions before planning your trip.

Green, yellow, and blue hiking trails pass through Borowice. The field boundaries at the western edge of the village can be reached via a yellow or green hiking trail from Przesieka. For this detour, the route described and current trail conditions are particularly relevant.

The Poświst route passes through the wild forests of Przesieka and Borowice and is 8,913 meters long. Its surface is mostly paved, the gradient varies in a sinusoidal pattern, and the route is well suited for training. Check the operator’s current advisories before setting out.

A section of Droga Sudecka runs through Przesieka, Borowice, and Karpacz. At the western edge of Borowice, this road is also where a city bus line from Jelenia Góra terminates. If you are planning a bus connection, check the current timetable in advance.

If a particular festival is the main reason for your trip, check the dates for the edition you want to attend before planning your stay around it.

For another destination to compare, you can also discover Miedzianka, Komarno, Jeżów Sudecki, Karpniki, Bukowiec, Stara Kamienica, Marczyce, and Dziwiszów.

When does the “Apel Poległych” take place?

The annual memorial ceremony takes place in late May at the prisoner-of-war cemetery in Borowice. The exact date may vary.

Which hiking trails pass through Borowice?

Green, yellow, and blue hiking trails pass through the village. The historic field boundaries at the western edge can be reached via a yellow or green trail from Przesieka; check current trail conditions.

What are the characteristics of the Poświst route?

It passes through the wild forests of Przesieka and Borowice, is 8,913 meters long, mostly paved, and has a varying, sinusoidal gradient. The route is well suited for training.

For the broader travel overview: Jeleniogórski.