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Do you know where one of the cleanest rivers in Poland flows? And where in the heart of Poland can you see pine-covered sand dunes and find unique wooden houses? It’s in the Masovian Landscape Park in Otwock, just 25 km from Warsaw.
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the town was the go-to spa for Warsaw’s ‘cream of the crop’. This is when the characteristic wooden villas, known today as ‘świdermajer’, began to pop up. And although the importance of the resort diminished after the war, Otwock’s attractions can still be enjoyed today.
This time it’s up to you to decide how much fun you’re going to have! See you on the 8, 15, 25, 50, 70, and (attention!!!) 100 km routes.
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ROUTE INFORMATION
Start/Finish – Generała Juliana Filipowicza 9, 05-400 Otwock, Poland (GPS: 52.099000, 21.272214)
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The path of spells and magic! This route is full of surprises: on the way, you’ll come across a strange little replica of a wooden castle in the middle of a forest. It’s still unknown who built it and why. Later, you will retrace the witches’ footsteps to Góry Łyse mountain, where, according to legend, witches used to gather on the Sabbath. After the hike, all we’ll have to do is ask whether you encountered anything unusual along the route.
A moment for reflection! This route takes you to one of the most interesting places in the park, the Na Torfach Nature Reserve, where the beautiful Torfy Lake is located. As you continue, you will also find the small Czarne Jeziorka peat bog, and then the Jewish cemetery hidden in the forest. Stop here for a minute and pay tribute to the patients of the Otwock Sanatorium.
A handful of history! The yellow route through the forests and peat bogs of the Na Torfach Reserve will lead you to the open-air museum of Dąbrowiecka Góra fortifications. The surrounding area, full of marshes, was once an ideal place for defense, so you’ll see the largest and best-preserved bunkers in the open air. Further on, you’ll also encounter some of nature’s finest jewels: the sand dunes and idyllic lakes that impressed us most.
Closer to nature! The half-hundred challenge will allow you to roam longer through the endless forests and the peat bogs hidden within them. As you walk, you will find yourself in the Żurawinowe Bagno Reserve, one of the less popular, but no less charming peat bogs in the park. This will be an extraordinary stop for nature lovers.
Along the river! The route will take you along the banks of one of Poland’s cleanest rivers, the Świder. Following the mouth of the tiny river, you will reach the magnificent Vistula, where you’ll be greeted by a marvelous view of huge sand dunes, abundant vegetation, and water birds. Along the way, you’ll discover a bit of Otwock’s history: you’ll climb up the Meron dune for a look around and pass by the breathtaking “swidermajer” villas.
A landscape treasure! 100 kilometers is a real challenge, so we’ve made sure it’s not boring. You’ll find a variety of scenery along the route: after passing through a former forest area, you’ll enter rolling meadows. Later, you’ll reach the Żółwi Pond area, where we’ll challenge you to find the turtle sculptures. And finally, at the islands of Świderskie and Zawadowskie, you’ll be one with nature and thank yourself for this daunting but very meaningful challenge!
THE PROCESS OF THE EVENT
THE PROCESS OF THE EVENT
Participants of all routes must arrive at the starting point of the hike on their own – Generała Juliana Filipowicza 9, 05-400 Otwock, Poland (GPS: 52.099000, 21.272214).Generała Juliana Filipowicza 9, 05-400 Otwock, Poland (GPS: 52.099000, 21.272214)
REGISTRATION
After arriving to the start area, your ticket will be scanned (mobile versions accepted) and you will be handed out your starting package.
PARKING
Parking in the parking lots located in the territory of the city.
STARTING
After registration, you are allowed to begin the hike on the designated time for your route, which can be found in the route comparison area.
DISHES DEPOSIT
If you do not have a cup for tea, bowl and a spoon for lunch, it will be possible to borrow it in the starting area, leaving a 1€/5PLN deposit. The deposit will be returned after the hike by returning the borrowed dishes.
HIKING
Rest and assistance stops will be set up all across the hike route. You will also be able to replenish your water supplies, have a cup of tea, grab a snack and if need be, receive first medical assistance.
TRANSPORTATION AFTER TERMINATING YOUR HIKE EARLY
Participants wishing to terminate their hike early will have to get to the nearest rest and assistance stop. From there, they will be brought back to the start area by designated vehicles. For participants who have not completed the hike, e-mail the diploma will be sent by e-mail specified during registration. by mail within 15 minutes after the finish is recorded in the registration system.
FINISHING
All of the hike routes are radial, thus you will start and finish and the same place – Generała Juliana Filipowicza 9, 05-400 Otwock, Poland (GPS: 52.099000, 21.272214). Here, the participants who have successfully completed their chosen route will be awarded with medals. The e-diploma will be sent to the participant by e-mail specified during registration by mail within 15 minutes after finishing.
When registering, all participants agree with hike regulations.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANTS PACKET?
We will take care of everything:
ARRIVAL
Participants take care of their arrival at the hiking place on their own. You will find the marked start point on the map.
START PLACE:
Generała Juliana Filipowicza 9, 05-400 Otwock, Poland (GPS: 52.099000, 21.272214).
START – FINISH TIMES:
8 KM: start time from 08:00 to 13:00, finish till 18:00
16 KM: start time from 08:00 to 13:00, finish till 19:00
25 KM: start time from 08:00 to 13:00, finish till 22:00
50 KM: start time from 07:00 to 09:00, finish till 21.04.2024 00:00
75 KM: start time from 07:00 to 09:00, finish till 21.04.2024 09:00
100 KM: start time from 07:00 to 09:00, finish till 21.04.2024 13:00
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