Wreschen: The Warta, Piast history and trails

In Września County, traces of the Piast era meet routes for walking, cycling and exploring by water. The Warta flows through the southern part of the county, which is also home to numerous hiking and cycling trails. This means you can tailor your trip to Wreschen to suit different interests, with historic sites, longer routes or nature experiences along the Warta.

Cultural history between Grzybowo, Pyzdry and Kołaczkowo

The stronghold in Grzybowo is one of the largest fortified settlements built during the formation of the early Piast state. For anyone interested in this era, it is a notable historical landmark in the county. Pyzdry is home to the Regional Museum of the Pyzdry Region, one of two regional museums in Września County. Another point of interest is the Neoclassical palace in Kołaczkowo: dating from the early 19th century, it has a portico with eight columns. These places offer different ways to explore history, from an early Piast stronghold to a regional museum and 19th-century architecture.

In Grzybowo, the educational project GAMA – Grzybowska Academy of the Little Archaeologist is aimed at children. Through play, they learn about the work of archaeologists, archaeological finds and their history. Program details may change, so check the current offering before your trip. Grzybowo also hosts the recurring outdoor event Marzanna every year on 21 March. The program includes educational and historical games and activities. Check the program for the year before you travel.

Cycling and hiking routes in the county

Several different routes are described for cyclists. The planned main cycling route around Września County is 176.2 kilometres long and is intended to circle the entire county. The Piast Route is different: it is a cultural and tourist driving route that passes through the county. A section of the Transwielkopolska Cycling Route runs here between Miłosław, Chlebowo and Pogorzelica. The Nadwarciański Cycling Route passes through Orzechowo, Czeszewo, Szczodrzejewo, Spławie, Tarnowa, Pyzdry, Białobrzeg and Wrąbczynek. For navigation on the cycling routes mentioned, it is a good idea to check the local signs.

There are also various options for exploring on foot: two sections of the Żerkowsko-Czeszewska “Ósemka” hiking trail run through the southern parts of the county. Together with the many hiking trails in the south, these offer a different way to explore the region than the longer planned cycling loop. The information about route length and mode of travel can help you choose the focus of your trip without treating the different routes as interchangeable.

The Warta and nature experiences

The Warta is Poland’s third-largest river and flows through the southern part of Września County. It is particularly suitable for canoeing along the county’s southern edge, and canoe trips take place on the river. A canoe route also runs through the county from Dłusk to the mouth of the Lutynia. If you are planning a canoe trip, check the conditions for your specific outing in advance. The river and its routes offer another perspective on the region, alongside the trails on land.

The Czeszewski Las Nature Reserve is also a destination for nature lovers. Together with the hiking and cycling trails in the southern part of the county, it offers a nature-focused counterpoint to the historic sites in Grzybowo, Pyzdry and Kołaczkowo. When choosing a hotel in Wreschen, you can start by considering which themes you want to shape your stay: early Piast history, architecture, cycling and hiking, or experiences along the Warta. The places and activities offer different ways to make the most of your stay.

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