Discover Stare Juchy

Three hiking trails start in Stare Juchy: a yellow-marked trail to an erratic boulder is 1 km long, the green trail to Kałtki is 4.5 km, and the red circular trail via Lake Garbas is 7 km. Two marked cycling routes are also described: a green circular route of about 19.6 km and a blue route of about 31 km. The town's cultural landmarks include a historic church, a reconstructed Masurian cottage and a steam locomotive.

The three hiking trails differ in length and route. For a shorter walk, the yellow-marked trail runs from Stare Juchy to an erratic boulder and is 1 km long. The green-marked hiking trail leads to Kałtki and is 4.5 km long. If you are planning a loop, you can choose the red-marked, 7 km trail, which runs from Stare Juchy via Lake Garbas and back to town. The stated distances and destinations help you compare the trails based on the distance you want to cover and the route described.

The cycling routes also offer different kinds of rides. The green-marked circular route is about 19.6 km long and runs from Stare Juchy via Zawady Ełckie and Gorłówko and back. The blue-marked route goes via Szczecinowo and Gawliki Małe to Kałtki and is about 31 km long. Both distances are approximate. The green route is described as a loop, while the blue route ends in Kałtki; they therefore differ both in their route and stated length.

At the edge of town, the Młyńska Struga Canal connects Lakes Rekąty and Jędzelewo. Another prominent feature is an erratic boulder of gray granite, protected as a natural monument. It is 4.5 m long and 2.25 m wide, with a circumference of 10.61 m. The boulder is one of the largest in Masuria. According to legend, it once served as an altar for sacrifices by the Prussians.

The church in Stare Juchy dates from the 16th century and has been rebuilt several times. It contains an altar dating from 1501 and a pulpit dating from 1574; it also has a Gothic triptych from 1591. The three dated works of art offer different clues to the church's historic furnishings.

A reconstructed Masurian cottage illustrates a different architectural style. It dates from the first half of the 19th century, probably from 1809, and has wooden three-post porches. The present building was reconstructed in the 1980s; the original model came from nearby Kałtki.

A historic Polish OL-49 class steam locomotive, built in 1952, stands at the railway station. The OL49-29 locomotive is located about 200 m before the station building, on the left side of the tracks when approaching from the direction of Ełk. This point of reference applies to arrivals from that direction.

If you are looking for a hotel or other accommodation for a stay in Stare Juchy, the trails and cultural sites described here can help you choose a destination. Consider whether hiking, a cycling route or the town's historic landmarks matter most for your trip.

To compare other town pages, you can also visit Nowa Wieś Ełcka, Bogusze, Mrozy Wielkie, Zdunki, Laśmiady, Orzechowo, Rękusy and Chrzanowo.

How long are the hiking trails from Stare Juchy?

The yellow-marked trail to an erratic boulder is 1 km long, and the green trail to Kałtki is 4.5 km. The red circular hiking trail via Lake Garbas is 7 km long.

Which cycling routes are described?

The green circular route via Zawady Ełckie and Gorłówko is about 19.6 km long. The blue route goes via Szczecinowo and Gawliki Małe to Kałtki and is about 31 km long.

What is known about the erratic boulder in Stare Juchy?

The gray granite erratic boulder is protected as a natural monument. It is 4.5 m long, 2.25 m wide and 10.61 m in circumference. According to legend, it was once an altar for sacrifices by the Prussians.

Which dated works of art are in the church?

The historic church houses an altar dating from 1501, a pulpit dating from 1574 and a Gothic triptych from 1591.

For the regional travel overview: Lyck.