Discover Kargowa

The former Protestant church is now the Roman Catholic branch church of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe. It was built in the Late Classicist style between 1801 and 1805. A plaque at the town hall commemorates the armed resistance of a garrison. The park adjoining the palace was established in the first half of the 17th century and covers 6.5 ha, with 25 tree species. The Szlak bez końca hiking and cycling trail passes through Kargowa.

The Church of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe offers a concrete point of interest if you are interested in architectural history: it was built between 1801 and 1805 in the Late Classicist style. Its former and current affiliations are also part of its history. It was originally a Protestant church and is now a Roman Catholic branch church. If you are exploring the town’s religious history, you can take these different historical roles into account when planning your trip.

Another aspect of Polish history can be found at the town hall. The plaque on its front commemorates the armed resistance of the garrison led by Captain Więckowski against the provisions of the Second Partition of Poland. Kargowa thus brings together different historical perspectives: the architectural and religious history of the church, as well as the memory of armed resistance. The plaque offers a specific opportunity to learn about this part of history.

The Szlak bez końca hiking and cycling trail passes through Kargowa and can be cycled. This makes it relevant to your plans if you would like to explore the town on foot or by bike. The trail’s name and the ways it can be used are a distinct aspect of the trip, alongside the town’s historical sights.

In the surrounding municipality, around 110 km of marked hiking and cycling trails pass through the most scenic areas of the municipalities of Kargowa, Babimost, and Siedlec. This figure refers to the network of trails spanning several municipalities, not just Kargowa. When planning your trip, it is therefore useful to distinguish between the Szlak bez końca, which passes through Kargowa, and the wider range of marked trails in the three municipalities.

The palace park adjoins the palace in Kargowa. It dates back to the first half of the 17th century and incorporated an ornamental garden. The park covers 6.5 ha and has 25 tree species. Its character can thus be described in terms of both its history and its area and tree population. If you consider nature and cultural history equally when choosing your destination, the park offers a distinct focus alongside the church, town hall, and trails.

The Obrzyca Trail includes, among other places, Uście, Kargowa, Chwalim, Smolno Wielkie, and Podlegórz. Near Cigacice, the trail reaches the Oder at kilometre 472. The places named and the reference to the river can help you find your bearings when exploring this trail. Kargowa is one of the places listed; other stops mentioned are Chwalim, Smolno Wielkie, Podlegórz, and Uście.

To compare more destinations for your trip, you can also visit the pages for Zielona Góra, Słone, Jeleniów, Marzęcin, Zatonie, Krępa, Przewóz, and Babimost.

Can you cycle the Szlak bez końca?

Yes. The hiking and cycling trail that passes through Kargowa can be cycled.

How large is the palace park in Kargowa?

The park covers 6.5 ha and has 25 tree species. It was established in the first half of the 17th century, incorporating an ornamental garden.

Which places does the Obrzyca Trail include?

The places named include Uście, Kargowa, Chwalim, Smolno Wielkie, and Podlegórz. Near Cigacice, the trail reaches the Oder at kilometre 472.

For the broader travel overview: Zielonogórski.