Łazy Wielkie

• Łazy Wielkie lies on the western slopes of the Krośnice Hills.
• The green “Na Gęślicę” cycling route runs from Krośnice via Dziewiętlin and Gęślica Hill to Łazy Wielkie and is 15 km long.
• The burial mound cemetery, site 7, dates to the Early Bronze Age (1500–1300 BC).
• The historic village setting includes a rural settlement layout within a Grade B conservation zone and a church dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.

The route runs from Krośnice via Dziewiętlin and Gęślica Hill to Łazy Wielkie. It is also described as the shortest connection from Krośnice to Gęślica and onward to Łazy Wielkie. When comparing routes, note that this statement refers to the connection between the places mentioned.

In Łazy Wielkie, the route description mentions the “Przystanek Przyroda” cyclist rest stop. It was established in 2012 at the historic fire station building and has a barbecue grill, benches, and tables. This provides cyclists with a specific place to take a break in the village. Another rest stop is located on Gęślica.

Łazy Wielkie lies on the western slopes of the Krośnice Hills. Nearby, Gęślica rises to 242 m above sea level and is the highest elevation in the Krośnice Hills. There is a rest stop there. Together with the cycling route that crosses Gęślica Hill, this elevation shapes the landscape along the route connection described here. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between staying in the village and taking a detour into the surrounding hills, without assuming a distance that is not specified.

The burial mound cemetery at Łazy Wielkie, site 7, dates to the Early Bronze Age, between 1500 and 1300 BC. The site covers about 1 hectare and contains several earthen mounds, four of which are the most visible in the landscape. The approximate area and number of particularly visible mounds give an impression of the cemetery’s size and form. Its dating makes it a distinct aspect of the village’s cultural history.

The historic rural settlement layout is also part of the village’s character: it lies within a Grade B conservation zone. The church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, is another feature. These different landmarks offer ways to explore Łazy Wielkie through its archaeological history, historic village structure, and religious architecture. If you are comparing other destinations, you can also open the entry for Milicz.

How long is the “Na Gęślicę” cycling route?

The green cycling route from Krośnice via Dziewiętlin and Gęślica Hill to Łazy Wielkie is 15 km long.

What can you see at the burial mound cemetery?

The cemetery contains several earthen mounds. Four are the most visible in the landscape; the site dates to the Early Bronze Age (1500–1300 BC).

Which rest stops are mentioned?

In Łazy Wielkie, there is the “Przystanek Przyroda” cyclist rest stop at the historic fire station building. It has a barbecue grill, benches, and tables. Another rest stop is located on Gęślica.

For the broader travel overview: Milicz.