Discover Giże
Accommodation in Giże
Giże can be understood through its location north of three lakes, historic brick buildings and the “Nad jezioro Krzywe” route. For planning your trip, these reference points are useful in different ways: the lakes and the direction of Olecko help with orientation, while the construction dates and route provide specific topics for your stay.
Giże at a glance
Giże is located in the Pojezierze Ełckie, north of Lakes Dworackie, Dudeckie and Zajdy. Olecko is 11 km to the southwest; Giże is also on the road to Świętajno. The village has brick buildings from the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Which historic traces shape Giże?
Giże has examples of brick buildings from two periods: house No. 18 dates from the second half of the 19th century, while houses Nos. 14, 16 and 17 date from the beginning of the 20th century. The house numbers make the comparison concrete: one example from the earlier period stands alongside three from the later one. This makes it possible to place the buildings in two distinct construction periods.
An Evangelical cemetery from the 19th century is located at a crossroads in Giże. It provides another historic point of reference in the village, complementing the brick buildings.
Which route passes through Giże?
The “Nad jezioro Krzywe” route runs from Olecko via Rosochackie, Giże, Orzechówko, Giże, Dworackie, Jurkowo, Krzywe, Dudki, Zajdy and Kukowo, returning to Olecko. Giże appears twice in this sequence of places, with Orzechówko in between. When following the route, note both mentions before it continues through the following places back to Olecko.
The route description says that the trail is marked in green and red. If you plan to follow it, please check the current markings and trail conditions beforehand.
Which activity is mentioned in the municipality of Olecko?
Majątek GIŻE Marczak in the municipality of Olecko has an 18-hole miniature golf course. This municipal-level attraction is distinct from the brick buildings associated with Giże itself. If you plan to visit the course, check the latest operating information beforehand.
Discover more destinations: Swietajno, Wronki, Jaski, Polom, Zajdy, Mazury, Stacze, Dobki.
FAQ
Which lakes lie north of Giże?
Lakes Dworackie, Dudeckie and Zajdy lie north of the village.
Which houses illustrate the construction periods?
House No. 18 dates from the second half of the 19th century; houses Nos. 14, 16 and 17 date from the beginning of the 20th century.
What is the route through Giże called?
It is called “Nad jezioro Krzywe” and runs from Olecko via several places before returning to Olecko.
Where is the miniature golf course?
It is at Majątek GIŻE Marczak in the municipality of Olecko and has 18 holes in a miniature golf system.
Go to the main travel overview: Olecki.
