Nowy Targ between cycling routes, a bog and culture

If you are looking for a hotel in Nowy Targ, the city’s varied attractions can shape your travel plans. Two named cycling routes pass through the town, while hiking trails lead from its neighbourhoods to mountain huts. There is also a nature trail in a bog, a printing museum, an art gallery and a local ice cream tradition. This mix gives you several ways to plan your stay around your interests.

Cycling and hiking routes

The Trail Around the Tatras and Velo Dunajec pass through Nowy Targ. For planning, you can start by distinguishing between cycling on routes that run through the city and hikes with named starting and ending points. A green-marked hiking trail leads from the Oleksówki neighbourhood to the PTTK hut on Turbacz. A blue-marked trail connects the Kowaniec neighbourhood with the Koliba on Łapsowa Polana. Local conditions may vary, so take them into account when planning your specific outing.

Nature trail in the bog

The Bór na Czerwonem nature reserve in Nowy Targ has a nature trail. It includes a 170-metre-long wooden boardwalk that ends at a viewing platform above the bog. From the platform, you can see the Tatra Mountains and the Gorce Mountains. The focus here is on the bog landscape along the boardwalk and the view at the end of the trail. If you plan to include this section in your day, check local access conditions before your visit.

Printing museum, gallery and architectural history

The Printing Museum in Nowy Targ provides insight into printing techniques, art and traditions, as well as the history of the city and the wider region. It thus combines a craft-related subject with a broader perspective on history and culture. The JATKI Art Gallery in Nowy Targ began exhibiting works by artists from Nowy Targ in September 1991. This date is a historical point of reference for the gallery; the museum, in turn, covers not only printing but also art, traditions and history.

The city’s built heritage is also part of its character: U Borzanka is a historic inn with a coach house dating from the late 18th century. The building was constructed from dressed stone and brick and then plastered. A portico supported by two round columns and a shingle roof define its appearance. The local culinary character also includes traditional ice cream from well-known outlets in the city centre, regarded as a Nowy Targ tradition. Individual vendors and service hours may change.

Hiking trails in the wider Nowotarski destination

In the wider Nowotarski destination, hikes can also be compared by the time they take. The green-marked route from the Oleksówki settlement in Nowy Targ to the PTTK mountain hut on Turbacz is about 7.5 kilometres long and takes approximately three hours. Another trail runs from Kowaniec to Koliba na Łapsowej Polanie, covering around 1.5 kilometres; the ascent takes approximately 25 minutes. These approximate times indicate different time commitments for the hikes. The trail from Kowaniec is a gentle family walk; at Koliba, visitors can enjoy a view of the Tatra Mountains, accommodation and a meal.

The yellow-marked hiking trail from Oleksówki to the PTTK mountain hut on Turbacz in the wider Nowotarski destination is also characterised by a gentle, broad ascent. The Pope’s Chapel is along the route. It was built in 1979 ahead of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Nowy Targ. The distinctive character of the ascent and this historical connection offer further ways to distinguish between the hiking trails by time and theme.

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