Chodzież: City Lake, Cycling Routes and Ceramic History

Chodzież can be explored through three themes: its lakes, routes and ceramic history. These offer different focal points when planning your stay: lakeside paths, tours and historic sites.

Lakes and Lakeside Routes

Chodzież lies in the Chodzieskie Lake District, a landscape shaped by glacial landforms, pine and mixed forests, and lakes. Jezioro Miejskie is the largest of the three lakes within the city limits. Its promenade is over 3.1 km long; the illuminated walking and cycling path is between 2.5 and 5 m wide. The promenade can be used on foot or by bike. Jezioro Miejskie has three sailing centers, a fishing center and a center for the WOPR water rescue service.

Chodzież’s largest beach is at Jezioro Karczewnik. It is 60 m long and has a supervised swimming area; a beach volleyball court directly adjoins the beach. In contrast to Jezioro Miejskie, with its long promenade, the focus at Karczewnik is therefore on the beach and adjoining court.

Cycling Routes and Itineraries

To choose a tour, you can compare the length and route of two cycling paths. The R-1a “Gontyniec” cycling path is about 17.5 km long. It runs from Chodzież via Oleśnica, Trojanka and Papiernia to the Karczewnik forester’s lodge; the return route follows Leśna Street in Chodzież. The R-1 “Dolina Noteci” cycling path is about 20 km long and runs from Chodzież via Studzieniec, Milczek and Nietuszkowo to Trojanka, then returns to Chodzież via Oleśnica. Both routes return to Chodzież; their approximate lengths differ by around 2.5 km. In addition to distance, the different places along the way may also play a role in your choice.

The literary and tourist Tadeusz Siejak Trail offers a different focus. It runs through the city center, walking and recreation areas, forests and the surrounding hills. Its route description therefore includes urban areas as well as forests and hilly landscapes. For travelers interested in this literary connection as well as the cycling routes, it offers another way to explore Chodzież.

Seasonal Activities and Ceramic History

The Chodzieski stok narciarski ski slope is 300 m long and has a 200 m ski lift. Its operation depends on the weather. Outside the winter season, mountain bikers use the slope; there is also an MTB trail nearby. The same area is thus described as having different uses in different seasons.

The City History and Tradition Department of the Chodzież City Library comprises three exhibition rooms with exhibits on local history and culture from the earliest times to the mid-20th century. St. Florian’s Church is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Chodzież and was built before the city received its town charter. It is late Baroque and retains Gothic walls.

The ceramics industry is also part of the city’s history: its beginnings date back to the mid-19th century. The two porcelain and faience factories operating in Chodzież made the city an important center of the ceramics industry. The ruins of Chodzież Castle have survived to this day. The historical themes thus range from early architectural monuments and the development of the ceramics industry to the surviving castle ruins.

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