Przykop: Cycling Route, Wayside Chapel and History

Przykop offers two specific points of interest for planning your trip: the blue Szlak 38 cycling route, which passes through the village, and a wayside chapel dating from the early 20th century. If you are looking for a hotel in Przykop, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay: a cycling tour or an interest in local history. Another connection extends beyond Przykop and places the village along a historic route.

Cycling through Przykop

The blue Szlak 38 cycling route passes through Olsztyn, Stary Olsztyn, Linowo, Trękus, Kaborno, Nowa Wieś, Przykop and Butryny. The route is 27 km long in total; the estimated cycling time is 2 hours and 40 minutes. It is rated as moderate in difficulty, the terrain is rolling, and the route is marked in the field.

The sequence of villages shows Przykop as one point along a route that passes through several places. If you plan to ride only part of it, do not take the estimated 2 hours and 40 minutes as the duration of that section: the estimate applies to the entire cycling route. The moderate rating and rolling terrain further characterize the route in addition to its length. Check local route conditions before setting out. The name Szlak 38 and the blue markings help distinguish this cycling route from the historical routes.

Wayside Chapel and Historic Routes

A wayside chapel dating from the early 20th century is located in Przykop, near house number 1 on provincial road 598, within the village limits. It is listed under monument register number A-3339; the listing is dated 23 March 1992.

The construction period and the register date mark different aspects: the early 20th century places the chapel’s construction in time, while 23 March 1992 is the date it was listed. The early 20th century is a period, not a specific year of construction; by contrast, the register date specifies an exact calendar day. Register number A-3339 provides an additional specific identifier.

In the municipality of Purda, the Biskupi Route is a tourist attraction and an educational trail. It should be distinguished from the historic Warsaw Route, which once ran from Warsaw via Bałdy and Przykop to Lidzbark Warmiński. Przykop is therefore a named intermediate point along this former route; the Biskupi Route remains classified as an attraction and educational trail in the municipality of Purda.

These topics answer different questions when planning your trip. For a cycling tour, the distance, estimated travel time and terrain profile are relevant; for the wayside chapel, the construction period and listing date are central. The historic Warsaw Route adds a former route to the connection with the village, while the Biskupi Route is associated with the municipality of Purda. If you are looking for a hotel in Przykop, you can decide whether cycling or cultural history is more important to your trip.

Discover more destinations: Maróz, Cerkiewnik, Adamowo, Purda, Wojtkowizna, Olsztynek, Guzowy Piec, Kajny.

For the overview of the wider area: Olsztyn.