Rząsawa: Cycling Routes, Horse Riding and a Combat Bunker
Accommodation in Rząsawa
Rząsawa is an appealing destination for travellers looking to combine their stay with cycling routes, horse-related activities and a destination in the forest. The “Szlak Węgla Brunatnego” runs through the village, from Kleszczów to Tuszyn. Rząsawa is therefore part of a regional connection, not the route’s starting or ending point. Within the jurisdiction of the Bełchatów Forest District, the Szlak is approximately 41.4 km long. This length refers to the larger area under the district’s jurisdiction and should not be confused with the length of a section located solely in Rząsawa.
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Cycling routes with different itineraries
The 30 km route of the “III Powiatowy Rajd Niepodległości” ran on 11 November from Nowy Janów via Słok Rząsawa to Bełchatów. Słok Rząsawa is therefore on a route between two clearly identified endpoints. The 30 km refers to this Rajd route, while the approximately 41.4 km refers to the Szlak within the jurisdiction of the Bełchatów Forest District. For route planning, these are two different kinds of routes: a specific line from start to destination and a regional trail that also passes through Rząsawa.
The county cycling series “Rowerem przez powiat” also includes Słok Rząsawa: it has been organised since spring 2015, and one of its routes passes through Słok Rząsawa. Another described cycling loop runs from Bełchatów via Słok and Wawrzkowizna and back to Bełchatów. On the return journey, it passes through Rząsawa again, then continues via Księży Młyn to Bełchatów. In Rząsawa, this loop also branches off towards the Wawrzkowizna recreation centre. Unlike the route between Kleszczów and Tuszyn, this cycling loop returns to Bełchatów; here, Rząsawa is part of the return leg.
Horse-riding activities and a destination in the forest
OSiR Wawrzkowizna in Rząsawa offers horse riding, carriage rides and pony rides. This adds a locally based horse-related activity to the cycling routes. Horse riding, a carriage ride and pony rides each offer a different focus for an outing. If you are travelling with your family, you can consider pony rides as one of the activities when planning your trip; horse riding and carriage rides are also available. When looking for a holiday apartment in Rząsawa, you can distinguish this local attraction from the regional routes: OSiR Wawrzkowizna is located in Rząsawa, while the Szlak passes through the village.
A combat bunker is located in a forest northwest of Rząsawa. The route there follows the power line that crosses the road to KWB Bełchatów. Both the direction northwest of the village and the line’s course are useful for finding your way. If you are interested in a destination of this kind, you can include the bunker in your stay, whether your focus is on cycling or on the activities at OSiR.
Other places: Bełchatów, Kamień, Kluki, Zelów, Rudzisko, Leśniaki, Niwy, Brzezie.
For the broader travel overview: Bełchatowski.
