Zawada: Manor House, Tree Group and Routes

Zawada offers three specific starting points for planning your trip: a wooden manor house from the second half of the 18th century, a group of trees in the manor park, and routes with different details. A historic building, a natural feature, and route information sit side by side. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider which focus best matches your travel plans: architecture, nature, or a route with stated planning figures.

The Manor House on the Southern Slope

The manor house (Dwór) is on the southern slope of the Polanka Valley, on the road between Zawada and Sobolów. It dates from the second half of the 18th century and is built of wood. Its location, date, and construction give the building a clear place in Zawada’s landscape: it combines a specific geographical setting with a historical and architectural theme. For travelers interested in construction or history, the Dwór is a compelling reason to consider Zawada beyond its routes.

A Natural Feature in the Manor Park

Zawada’s manor park includes a group of trees comprising four English oaks, one European larch, and one arborvitae. The four English oaks make up the larger share; the European larch and arborvitae each add one tree. For nature enthusiasts, this is a specific point of interest alongside the historic manor house. The tree group and the Dwór appeal to different interests: the composition of a natural feature on one hand, and a single historic building on the other.

Two Routes, Different Planning Details

The Tour de Zawada cycling marathon offers a different point of interest: in the 2025 edition, the route ran from Nieszkowice Wielkie through Zawada, Gierczyce, and Pogwizdów for more than 15 kilometers. This itinerary applies to the 2025 edition; routes in later editions may differ. The route is of particular interest to travelers who want to learn about a cycling event and a sequence of named places. If a particular edition is part of your plans, check its current route details.

The Bochnia–Zawada–Kopaliny–Bochnia route is listed as 25 kilometers long. It is also listed as taking 2 hours and 7 minutes, with 450 meters of ascent and 451 meters of descent. Distance, stated duration, and elevation figures answer different planning questions: the time provides a guide, and the two elevation figures are only one meter apart. The duration is a route-planner estimate, not a guaranteed actual time. If you are considering this route, check the current route plan, as the details may change.

The two route descriptions answer different questions. For the cycling marathon, the event year and sequence of places are key; for the other route, you get distance, time, and elevation figures as planning details. So consider whether a specific event itinerary or a route with these figures would be more useful for preparing for your trip.

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