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ROUTE 1 - AROUND THE GOGOLIN MUNICIPALITY
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
A moderately long (47.5 km) and easy trip to discover the most important attractions of Gogolin Municipality. The route runs mostly along rarely frequented roads. It also features forest and slightly off-road sections, but these are also passable for touring bikes. Both nature lovers and enthusiasts of historical monuments or old industrial buildings will find something to their liking along the route. The former will particularly enjoy the riparian forest with the Oder's oxbow lakes in Odrowąż, as well as the dense woodland between Górażdy and Kamień Śląski. The latter will certainly pay attention to one of the pearls of the Opole region - Kamień Śląski with its historic palace and church, and to the former lime kilns in Gogolin and Górażdże.
The main route of the trip is complemented by additional variants - a loop around Kamień Śląski and access to the Górażdże mine, the medieval Tempelberg castle and the so-called ‘Gold’, i.e. a reservoir created after a former gravel pit. The trip can also be shortened by returning from Kamionka directly to Gogolin along the black cycle trail.
FILES:
Link to GoogleMaps: Route map
Entire route description as PDF file: Cycling around Gogolin
Files in gpx format for navigation applications: 01 - Wokół Gminy Gogolin.zip (12,34KB)
ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS:
Type of route: easy, recreational
Route length: 47.5 km / 40.6 / 31.5 km
Travel time: 3,5 - 4,5 h
Asphalt/pavement roads: 27.8 km
Unpaved roads: 19.7 km
Total ascents: 718 m
Total descents: 718 m
Highest point:239 m above sea level
Lowest point:145 m above sea level.
Access by car: Gogolin car park - next to the historic lime kilns, Kamień Śląski car park - Parkowa Street
Access by train: Gogolin, Górażdże, Przywory (access via the road to Miedziana)
ROUTE 2 – FROM GOGOLIN TO ST. ANNE'S MOUNTAIN
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
One of the Opole classics. An almost 30 km trip leading to Mount Saint Anne, very popular among cyclists and walkers. Due to quite demanding uphill and downhill stretches and a few off-road sections, it is a proposal for more advanced cyclists, although recreational cyclists will also manage to complete it. On the route leading through picturesque, slightly hilly terrain, we will visit several nature reserves. There will also be plenty of historical monuments and places with a remarkable history. The main route of the trip is supplemented with an additional, alternative return from St. Anne's Mountain via Kamień Śląski.
FILES:
Link to GoogleMaps: Route map
Entire route description as PDF file: Cycling around Gogolin
Files in gpx format for navigation applications: 02 - Z Gogolina na Górę św. Anny.zip (13,04KB)
ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS:
Type of route: moderately difficult, hiking and off-road
Route length: 29.7 km / 35.1 km
Travel time: 2,5 - 3,5 h
Asphalt/pavement roads: 19.3 km
Unpaved roads: 10.4 km
Total ascents: 511 m
Total descents: 511 m
Highest point:396 m above sea level
Lowest point:166 m above sea level.
Access by car: Gogolin car park - next to the historic lime kilns, Góra Świętej Anny car park - Strzelecka Street
Access by train: Gogolin (route Opole Główny - Gliwice)
ROUTE 3 – FROM GOGOLIN TO THE PALACE IN MOSZNA
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
A fairly long (52.1 km) and undemanding excursion that will particularly appeal to lovers of castles and palaces. If you take into account additional variants, there are as many as 8 such structures on this route. The most well-known of these is, of course, the palace in Moszna. The palace in Dobra with its extensive surrounding park is also very impressive. For those looking for natural attractions, the Niemodlin Forests (Bory Niemodlińskie) between Dobra and Strzeleczki, the Popowicki Forest next to the park in Moszna, or the surroundings of the picturesque Osobłoga River are definitely worth seeing. The route is complemented by additional variants: an access from Kamień Śląski, a diversion via Rogów Opolski and a Dobra - Łowkowice shortcut, allowing to shorten the route to only 30.5 km, which may catch the fancy of less advanced cyclists looking for pleasant relaxation on a bike.
FILES:
Link to GoogleMaps: Route map
Entire route description as PDF file: Cycling around Gogolin
Files in gpx format for navigation applications: 03 - Z Gogolina do pałacu w Mosznej.zip (15,78KB)
ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS:
Type of route: easy, excursion
Route length: 52.1 / 59.5 / 30.5 km
Travel time: 3,5 - 4,0 / 4,0-4,5 / 2,0 - 2,5 h
Asphalt/pavement roads: 35.9 / 34.7 / 24.5 km
Ground roads: 16.2 / 24.8 / 6.0 km
Total climbs: 114 m
Total descents: 114 m
Highest point: 194 m above sea level
Lowest point: 158 m above sea level.
Access by car: Gogolin car park - next to the historic lime kilns
Access by train: Gogolin
ROUTE 4 – FROM GOGOLIN TO STRZELCE OPOLSKIE
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
A medium-length route (63.1 km) leading mostly along side asphalt roads and good quality forest and country roads. You will encounter some ascents and descents during the trip - especially in the area of St. Anne's Mountain. A number of valuable monuments can be visited along the way. There will also be plenty of beautiful natural and scenic forest areas. On the way back, you can choose between two options. The easier one leads along asphalt roads through Leśnica. The second variant runs through St. Anne's Mountain and will particularly be popular among fans of more off-road cycling.
FILES:
Link to GoogleMaps: Route map
Entire route description as PDF file: Cycling around Gogolin
Pliki w formacie gpx do aplikacji nawigacyjnych: 04 -Z Gogolina do Strzelec Opolskich.zip (15,82KB)
ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS:
Type of route: moderately difficult, hiking and off-road
Route length: 63.1 / 60.5 km
Travel time: 4,0 - 5,0 h
Asphalt/pavement roads: 42.1 / 38.4 km
Ground roads: 21.0 / 22.1 km
Total climbs: 282 m
Total descents: 282 m
Highest point: 305 m above sea level
Lowest point: 172 m above sea level.
Access by car: Gogolin car park - next to the historic lime kilns
By train: railway stations Gogolin and Strzelce Opolskie
ROUTE 5 – FROM GOGOLIN TO OPOLE
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
A medium-length route connecting Gogolin with the capital of the region. On the way to Opole, you will pass through one of the most beautiful villages in the Opole area - Kamień Śląski, where you can admire, among other things, the palace of the Odrowąż family. In addition, you will pass through the Tarnów Forest, where you will follow the famous pilgrimage route Via Regia (St. Jacob's Way). The return route leads along easy asphalt roads through picturesque villages. Nature lovers will be delighted with the naturally valuable Łęg Odrowąż oxbow lake located near the Oder riverbed. Since both towns are connected by a railway line, the proposed trip can only be made in one direction and returned by train.
FILES:
Link to GoogleMaps: Route map
Entire route description as PDF file: Cycling around Gogolin
Files in gpx format for navigation applications: 05 - Z Gogolina do Opola.zip (13,73KB)
ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS:
Type of route: easy, tourist
Route length: 56.6 km
Travel time: 3,5 - 4,5 h
Asphalt/pavement roads: 43.9 km
Ground roads: 12.7 km
Total climbs: 108 m
Total descents: 108 m
Highest point: 211 m above sea level
Lowest point: 152 m above sea level.
Access by car: Gogolin car park - next to the historic lime kilns
By train: Gogolin and Opole Central railway stations
