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Solska Forest (Biłgoraj Woods)

Kotlina Sandomierska, Równina Biłgorajska, na południe od Roztocza; pow. biłgorajski, tomaszowski, zamojski (woj. lubelskie) oraz lubaczowski (woj. podkarpackie)

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Forests & Woodlands

Solska Forest (Biłgoraj Woods)

The Solska Forest is a large woodland complex in the southern part of the Lublin region, consisting mainly of pine forests, with an area of about 1,240 km². It lies in the Sandomierz Basin, on the Biłgoraj Plain, south of Roztocze.

Location and surroundings

It covers the counties of Biłgoraj, Tomaszów and Zamość in the Lublin Voivodeship, and partly the Lubaczów County in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The Roztocze National Park lies in its northern part.

Natural assets

Characteristic features are the river rapids known as "szumy". Species occurring here include the capercaillie, black stork, lesser spotted eagle, as well as wolf and lynx.

What to see

  • the "szumy" rapids on the rivers at the edge of Roztocze
  • the Solska Forest Landscape Park
  • the Green Velo cycling routes

Who it's for

For cyclists, hikers and nature lovers.

Practical information

Scope

  • Solska Forest Landscape Park
  • cycling routes (including Green Velo)
  • river "szumy" rapids

Seasonality

A year-round destination.

Getting there

By car; base for excursions in, among others, Józefów and Biłgoraj.

Visit duration: from a few hours to several days Seasonality: year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puszcza_Solska; https://parki.lubelskie.pl/parki-krajobrazowe/park-krajobrazowy-puszczy-solskiej