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Osowa Góra – Jeziory educational trail (Wielkopolska National Park)

Osowa Góra, Wielkopolski Park Narodowy, woj. wielkopolskie

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Osowa Góra – Jeziory educational trail

The trail leads through the young-glacial landscape of the Wielkopolska National Park, from Osowa Góra towards a viewpoint over Lake Góreckie. The "Osowa Góra – Jeziory" route is about 5.5 km long and focuses on the park's natural values.

Location and surroundings

The highest elevation in the park is Osowa Góra (132 m above sea level). The trail showcases the post-glacial landscape, including the kettle-hole Lake Kociołek, as well as deep ravines overgrown with beech-oak forests.

Offer / What to see

A viewpoint over Lake Góreckie, glacial lakes and glacial landforms. Another popular route is the 5-kilometre "In the Footsteps of the Glacial" trail.

Who it is for

An easy nature route accessible to families and weekend visitors from the Poznań area.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Marked educational trails and hiking routes in the Wielkopolska National Park
  • A viewpoint over Lake Góreckie
  • Entry to the park is free; tickets only for the WPN Natural History Museum

Seasonality and hours

The trails are accessible year-round.

Getting there

Starting point near Osowa Góra (former railway station).

Cost: Wstęp do parku bezpłatny; bilet wymagany do Muzeum Przyrodniczego WPN (ok. 10/5 zł) Visit duration: approx. 1.5-2 hours Seasonality: Year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Source: https://wielkopolska.travel/wielkopolski-park-narodowy-w-jeden-dzien/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szlak_pieszy_nr_186