Pszczew – Nature Trails and Local History

Pszczew lies in the central part of Pszczew Landscape Park and on Lake Kochle. The “Wokół pszczewskiej Góry Wysokiej” nature trail is about 5 km long and takes approximately 2.5 hours to walk. The “Pszczew dawniej i dziś” trail is about 2 km long and runs through Pszczew’s charming streets.

Other points of interest include Dom Szewca, a historic wooden residential building from the second half of the 18th century on the market square, and the Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczej. It houses a permanent nature exhibition.

The two trails have different focuses. “Wokół pszczewskiej Góry Wysokiej” is described as a nature trail and offers specific information to help you plan your day: it is about 5 km long and takes around 2.5 hours to walk. It starts and ends beside a historic forester’s lodge in Pszczew, at 3 Kasztanowa Street, by Lake Miejskie. You can use this information to plan the trail as a separate activity.

“Pszczew dawniej i dziś” combines cultural and natural history and runs for about 2 km through the town’s charming streets. This offers another way to experience Pszczew: rather than a longer nature trail loop with a stated walking time, this route focuses on the town itself. The difference in length and focus can help you choose between a nature trail walk and a route through Pszczew’s streets, depending on your interests.

Pszczew Landscape Park provides the wider setting for Pszczew’s location in the central part of the park. The town also lies on Lake Kochle. Other specific landmarks are associated with the trails and facilities: the nature trail starts and ends by Lake Miejskie, while the Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczej is located near Lake Szarcz in Pszczew. Kochle, Miejskie and Szarcz are therefore each linked to different locations.

Established in 1999, the Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczej serves as the educational and scientific base of Pszczew Landscape Park. A permanent exhibition on nature complements this role. If you are particularly interested in nature, you can consider both the nature trail and the exhibition as distinct parts of a stay in Pszczew.

Dom Szewca, a historic wooden residential building from the second half of the 18th century, stands on the market square. A reconstruction of the workshop and shop of shoemaker Feliks Paździorek has been set up inside. So what stands out about this place is not only the age and construction of the house, but also the craft evoked by the reconstructed workshop.

The Jarmark Magdaleński is also part of the town’s history: it has been held in Pszczew since 1994. Each year, craftspeople and artisans gather in the market square, where visitors can buy their products. The fair is therefore an occasion focused on traditional crafts and the goods on offer.

The Pszczewska Dwudziestka takes place every year during the first ten days of May. If this recurring event is relevant to your travel plans, you can use this period as a guide.

If you would like to explore more local pages, you can also find Murzynowo, Skwierzyna, Trzciel, Lubikowo, Miedzyrzecz, Porabka, Kęszyca and Nowa Niedrzwica here.

How long is the “Wokół pszczewskiej Góry Wysokiej” nature trail?

It is about 5 km long and takes approximately 2.5 hours to walk.

Where does this trail start and end?

It starts and ends beside a historic forester’s lodge in Pszczew, at 3 Kasztanowa Street, by Lake Miejskie.

When does the Pszczewska Dwudziestka take place?

It takes place every year during the first ten days of May.

For the broader travel overview: Międzyrzecki.