Polkowice – Nature, Trails and Culture

Przemkowski Landscape Park covers 22,338 ha, with a buffer zone of 15,467 ha. Stawy Przemkowskie, an ornithological reserve, lies in the landscape of Polkowice County. The trails described include the 16 km Stawy Przemkowskie Trail and the 6 km Ruchome Wydmy Śródlądowe Trail. Places of historical and cultural interest include the Old Town of Polkowice and the sanctuary in Grodowiec.

The Uroczysko Obiszów Nature Reserve protects a well-developed oak-hornbeam forest. Its features include relatively rich and natural native flora. This protected area offers a different natural focus from Stawy Przemkowskie, which lies in the landscape of Polkowice County and is designated as an ornithological reserve.

Przemkowski Landscape Park covers 22,338 ha; its buffer zone is listed as 15,467 ha. These figures refer to different areas and should therefore be considered separately. The Dalkowskie Hills are also part of the landscape: Jakubów is located in this hilly area. Forests, wetlands, and hilly terrain thus offer distinct themes.

The Stawy Przemkowskie Trail is 16 km long and focuses on wetland ecosystems. The Ruchome Wydmy Śródlądowe Trail runs between Przemków and Wilkocin, is 6 km long, and focuses on forest ecosystems and a bat hibernation site. Their lengths and themes give you a concrete basis for comparing the trails.

Another option is the marked “Grodowiec” nature and culture trail. It is 2.3 km long and designated for walkers and cyclists. The Trasa Miedziana runs for about 9.5 km within the municipality of Przemków and passes through Przemkowski Landscape Park. For comparison, it is important to note that these routes cover different areas and themes; the information given does not combine them into a single route.

The “Śladami historii Polkowic” educational trail starts in the market square in Polkowice. It passes historic buildings in the Old Town and showcases Polkowice’s most important surviving architectural landmarks. Those primarily interested in urban history will find a different focus here than on the nature trails.

The Old Town of Polkowice was entirely rebuilt and is described as Poland’s newest Old Town. An educational trail takes visitors past historic buildings and surviving architectural landmarks. Of the many historic windmills in Polkowice, only one remains today; it is located on ul. Młyńska. The Wiatrak Polkowicki houses an exhibition on the history of Polkowice. Offerings include individual visits, programs for schools, and cultural and educational activities for all age groups, including music, meetings, and astronomy.

Religious buildings add their own historical character: the church in Jakubów is a 14th-century Gothic building. The sanctuary in Grodowiec is an architectural complex dating from the 16th to the 19th century. The “Grodowiec” trail is designated to cover both nature and culture, while the two buildings each have different historical associations.

Kószka polkowicka, also known as the “Polkowice beehive,” is a local sweet specialty. It recalls the thriving beekeeping industry in Polkowice around the turn of the 20th century. Dni Polkowic has been held for many years; the 2026 edition spans two days and includes music, meetups, family activities, activity zones, modern technology, entertainment, and relaxation areas.

For orientation within this section of the site, you can also find information about Chocianow Chocianow, Czerńczyce Czerńczyce, Buczyna Buczyna, Stara Rzeka Stara Rzeka, Polkowice Polkowice, and Radwanice Radwanice. Other pages at the same level include Legnicki Legnicki and Bolesławiecki Bolesławiecki.

How long are the trails described?

The Stawy Przemkowskie Trail is 16 km long, Ruchome Wydmy Śródlądowe is 6 km, and the “Grodowiec” trail is 2.3 km. The Trasa Miedziana is listed as about 9.5 km within the municipality of Przemków.

What themes do the nature trails cover?

The Stawy Przemkowskie Trail focuses on wetland ecosystems. Ruchome Wydmy Śródlądowe runs between Przemków and Wilkocin and covers forest ecosystems and a bat hibernation site.

What local specialty is associated with Polkowice?

Kószka polkowicka, also known as the “Polkowice beehive,” is a sweet specialty that recalls the thriving beekeeping industry around the turn of the 20th century.

For the broader travel overview: Lower Silesia.