Sarnaki: History and Cycling Route

Sarnaki has four historic cemeteries: the churchyard, the so-called Old Cemetery, the Jewish cemetery and the parish cemetery, which is still in use. A monument commemorating the history of the V-2 rocket was unveiled on 14 May 1995. Historic buildings include a manor house built in 1830 and original industrial buildings from an old brewery. Nearby, the approximately 10 km-long, black-marked “SKÓRZYNIEC” cycling route runs through the area; it was created in 2022.

The four cemeteries have different names and functions within the town. Alongside the churchyard and the so-called Old Cemetery, there are the Jewish cemetery and the parish cemetery, which is still in use. Anyone interested in cemetery history and the different religious connections of a place will find several distinct points of interest here. The parish cemetery’s current use is also part of the picture: this sets it apart from the other three cemeteries mentioned.

Another historical topic is addressed by the monument unveiled in Sarnaki on 14 May 1995. It commemorates the successful acquisition for the Allied forces of the V-2 rocket tested by the Germans in the region. The date and occasion make clear which event the monument refers to. For travelers interested in the history of the Second World War and the V-2 rocket, it complements the history of the cemeteries with a specific event from the region’s past.

The brick manor house in Sarnaki was built in 1830 and once belonged to the owners of Sarnaki. Today, the building has been converted and is owned by the Sarnaki Forest District. Its history can therefore be divided into different phases: after it was built, it belonged to the town’s owners, while its conversion and present ownership describe its current status. Visitors interested in historic buildings can consider this site alongside Sarnaki’s other historical themes, without confusing its construction date with its present condition.

The old brewery is also part of Sarnaki’s industrial history. Original industrial buildings from the brewery can still be seen; its origins date back to the 18th century. This historical connection differs from that of the manor house: here, the focus is on the original industrial use and the brewery’s long history. Together with the cemeteries and the monument, these sites offer different themes to explore in Sarnaki.

The “SKÓRZYNIEC” cycling route is near Sarnaki, not in the town itself. It is approximately 10 km long, marked in black and was created in 2022. The starting point is in the northern part of Stare Hołowczyce. From there, the route passes through fields and hills, as well as forests in the Podlaski Przełom Bugu Landscape Park.

At the end, the cycling route reaches a county road and joins the Ziemi Łosickiej cycling route there. If you’d like to compare Sarnaki with other possible destinations, you can also include Bolesty, Holowczyce, Borsuki, Stare Mierzwice, Łuzki, Zabuże, Łosice and Horoszki Małe in your plans.

How many historic cemeteries are there in Sarnaki?

There are four in Sarnaki: the churchyard, the so-called Old Cemetery, the Jewish cemetery and the parish cemetery, which is still in use.

What does the monument in Sarnaki commemorate?

It commemorates the successful acquisition for the Allied forces of the V-2 rocket tested by the Germans in the region. It was unveiled on 14 May 1995.

How long is the “SKÓRZYNIEC” cycling route?

The cycling route near Sarnaki is approximately 10 km long. It is marked in black and was created in 2022.

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