Sikory Juskie on Lake Łaśmiady

• Sikory Juskie lies on the shore of Lake Łaśmiady.
• South of the lake, within the village, lies the 59.38 ha Torfowisko Sikora peat bog.
• The bog lies among fields, contains a small body of water and is home to numerous protected plant species.
• The village was probably founded in 1526.
• Sikory Juskie is recorded as Schikora in 1540 and as Schiekorrn in 1664.
• The village was called Schikorren until 1927 and Wellheim from 1927 to 1945.
• A 2023 regulation lists the Sikory Juskie special protection area as covering 70.94 ha in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.

Sikory Juskie lies on the shore of Lake Łaśmiady; the village is thus defined by its specific position on the lakeshore. Torfowisko Sikora lies south of the lake and within the village. These details refer to different points of reference: the lakeside location characterizes the village, while the bog is a distinct natural area. When comparing places for a trip, you can weigh these features separately: the lake helps locate the village geographically, while the bog offers a distinct nature-related aspect of its description. This makes it possible to understand the character of the destination through specific features of the place.

The peat bog covers 59.38 ha. A small body of water lies among the fields, and the area is also home to numerous protected plant species. Together, these details describe the area in terms of its size, surroundings, water and vegetation. For nature-loving travelers, it offers a distinct perspective on Sikory Juskie, in addition to its lakeside location on Lake Łaśmiady. If you are considering visiting the bog, check in advance whether and how a visit is possible.

The history of its names offers a timeline of the village. Sikory Juskie is recorded as Schikora in 1540 and as Schiekorrn in 1664. Later records give Schikorren as the name until 1927 and Wellheim from 1927 to 1945. The earlier dates link names to specific years, while the later details define longer periods. The probable founding date of 1526 is a separate matter: it is an uncertain date for the village’s beginnings and should not be confused with the dates associated with its names.

The Sikory Juskie special protection area provides another geographical perspective. The 2023 regulation lists its area as 70.94 ha and places it in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. This regional detail complements the descriptions of the village, lakeshore and peat bog. A change of scale can help with trip planning: the voivodeship provides regional context for the protected area, while the lakeside location defines the village and the bog identifies a specific natural area within it.

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Where is Sikory Juskie?

The village lies on the shore of Lake Łaśmiady.

What is Torfowisko Sikora?

It is a 59.38 ha peat bog south of the lake and within the village. It lies among fields, contains a small body of water and is home to numerous protected plant species.

What historical names are known for Sikory Juskie?

Schikora is recorded in 1540 and Schiekorrn in 1664. The village was called Schikorren until 1927 and Wellheim from 1927 to 1945. It was probably founded in 1526.

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