Löwenberg in Silesia: Cycle Paths, River Valleys and Nature

Lwówek County lies between the valleys of the Bóbr and Kwisa rivers. It includes parts of the Kaczawskie Foothills, the Izera Foothills, the Kaczawskie Mountains and the Izera Mountains. The Bóbr Valley Landscape Park is also located in the county. Together with its buffer zone, it encompasses interesting sections of the Bóbr Valley along a stretch of about 42 km, from Jelenia Góra via Siedlęcin, Pilchowice and Wleń to Lwówek Śląski. The landscape is therefore not limited to a single place or a single activity.

More than 150 km of hiking trails are signposted in the county. Three popular hiking trails run through the Bóbr Valley Landscape Park and its buffer zone; together, they are about 100 km long. These figures describe different trail options and should not be understood as a single route. One specific example is the hiking trail from Lwówek Śląski to Góra Heleny: it is almost 16 km long, and the walk takes about four hours.

Szwajcaria Lwówecka also offers a choice between a nature trail and a route to the summit. Sandstone formations and cliffs up to 30 m high shape the landscape there. Those interested in rocks and nature can include these trails in their travel plans. In a different landscape, the Góra Zamkowa nature reserve surrounds Wleń Castle.

There are 106 cycling routes in Lwówek County. One longer option is the 93 km red cycling route around the county, which passes through all five towns in the county. For a shorter ride, the route from Lwówek Śląski to Pławna is a specific alternative: it is 7 km long. These two figures can help you consider route length when choosing, without conflating the routes.

The cycling route around Lwówek Śląski is 49 km long, has varying levels of difficulty and takes about five hours. The cross-border ER-6 cycling route between Žaclerz in the Czech Republic and Bolesławiec also passes through Lwówek County. This means there are different cycling options: a loop around Lwówek Śląski, a connection between two places and a route around the county.

The Bóbr and Kwisa rivers offer attractive stretches for kayaking in Lwówek County. Jezioro Pilchowickie reservoir covers about 240 ha. It was created by the construction of a large flood-control dam between 1906 and 1912. River stretches for kayaking and a reservoir offer different starting points for a trip focused on water.

A cultural highlight is Lwóweckie Lato Agatowe, an international open-air fair for minerals and jewellery. The event includes demonstrations of cutting and polishing gemstones. Anyone interested in minerals will find a different focus here than on hikes, cycling tours or kayaking trips.

For an overview at the local level, you can also find pages for Gierczyn, Gajówka, Pokrzywnik, Wleń, Grudza, Rębiszów, Kłopotnica, Mlądz, Chmieleń, Golejów, Pasiecznik, Pławna Górna, Mirsk, Lubomierz, Gryfów Śląski, Tarczyn, Przecznica and Löwenberg in Silesia.

Railway line No. 283 through the Bóbr Valley is currently closed to passenger traffic. If you are planning to travel by train, take this restriction into account and check suitable alternatives for your journey.

How long is the red cycling route around Lwówek County?

The red cycling route around Lwówek County is 93 km long and passes through all five towns in the county.

How long is the hiking trail to Góra Heleny?

The hiking trail from Lwówek Śląski to Góra Heleny is almost 16 km long. The walk takes about four hours.

Where are there routes for kayaking?

There are attractive kayaking stretches on the Bóbr and Kwisa rivers in Lwówek County.

Is railway line No. 283 open to passenger traffic?

No. The line through the Bóbr Valley is currently closed to passenger traffic.

For the broader travel overview: Lower Silesia.