Cycle tour in Masuria

Day 1: Individual arrival in Warsaw

The Polish capital is waiting to be explored on your day of arrival. The historic quarter around the large triangular castle square and the wonderful market place has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Königschloss Castle, magnificent churches and colourful town houses make this a great destination.

Day 2: Warsaw – Pierslawek (bus transfer), Pierslawek – Krutyń, approx. 15 km

After breakfast you can take part in a guided tour of Warsaw (included in price) and visit some of the city sights. You get to know the historic quarter and Lazienki Park. Around midday you set off by bus to Masuria, about 200 km. Starting from a wonderful spot in Johannesburg Heath, you pedal off on today's first section to Krutinnen.

Day 3: Excursion Puszcza Piska Forest, approx. 50 km

The highlight of today's route is Johannisburg Heath, known as Puszcza Piska in Polish. It is the largest wooded part of Masuria and home to many animals. You cycle to Eckertsdorf / Wojnowo, where you have the opportunity to visit Philippon monastery, on the banks of Lake Drużno. On the return trip you can visit Marion Dönhoff Salon, a monument to an important publicist.

Day 4: Krutyń – Mikolajki, approx. 40 km

Today you set off northwards by bike through wonderfully peaceful forests, remote moorlands and passing sparkling lakes to cycle right through the Masurian country park until you reach the ferry that takes you to  Nikolaiken / Mikolajki.

Day 5: Roundtrip from Mikołajki, approx. 35 km + boat trip

A circular tour today takes you to the prettiest parts of Masuria's country park. In the morining, you go by boat  from Mikołajki to Ryn. Your bike tour will take you through picturesque villages and past Masurian channels. Don't forget to take in the view from the bridge of the mystic figure of the Stinthengst fish.

Day 6: Mikolajki – Ketrzyn, approx. 45 km

Today begins with a relaxed cycle alongside the biggest Masurian lakes, through idyllic villages and forests. Passing Rhein / Ryn and the river of the same name, you continue on to Owczarnia where you can find out a lot about the locality in a visit to the Masuria Museum. Now it's only a short cycle to today's destination, Rastenburg.

Day 7: Ketrzyn – Gizycko, approx. 50 km, Gizycko – Mragowo (transfer)

In the morning you can visit Wolfsschanze, a former military headquarters of the Nazi regime in Eastern Prussia. Next, the bike tour takes you to Sztynort, where you can find out all about the history of the Lehndorff family in the castle and park. In the afternoon, you cycle to Giżycko (Lötzen). In Giżycko a bus takes you to Mrągowo (Sensburg).

Day 8: Excursion to Reszel, approx. 60 km

A cycle to the village of Święta Lipka starts your day today. This village of 170 people is one of the most well-known places of pilgrimage in Poland. After you have admired the beautiful Baroque church and its famous organ made by Joshua  Mosengel, cycle to Rößel / Reszel, a small town with a medieval bishop's castle. The pretty historic town is one of the most intact in this region.

Day 9: Transfer to Warsaw and individual departure

After breakfast you are taken by bus back to Warsaw, where your cycle tour in Masuria comes to an end. Individual departure back home. We would be happy to extend your stay in Warsaw if you wish.

Not included:

• City or visitor's tax (if payable)
• Canoe excursion from Krutinnen (bookable on request)
• Visit to the Wolfsschanze (bookable on request)
• Visit Baroque church Święta Lipka with organ concert (bookable on request)

Types of rental bikes

• 7-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
• 21-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with free-wheel
• Electric bike

Fittings

Pannier