Górowski – Nature Trails and History
Accommodation in Górowski
In northern Lower Silesia, on the border with the Greater Poland and Lubusz voivodeships, Górowski combines nature experiences with historic sites. The “Dolina Baryczy” protected landscape area, trails through the countryside and architectural heritage in several towns offer different starting points for your trip. Depending on whether you prefer being outdoors or discovering history, you can choose where to stay accordingly.
Experience nature and discover trails
The “Dolina Baryczy” protected landscape area includes areas in the municipalities of Niechlów, Jemielno, Góra and Wąsosz in Górowski County. It covers 43,350 hectares and is protected for its importance to tourism and recreation, as well as its diverse ecosystems. The area’s size and landscape variety make nature a defining feature of a stay in Górowski.
If you want to explore the area on foot or by bike, the “Jastrząb” trail offers a clear route: it starts in Góra and passes through Stara Góra, Rogów Górowski, Osetno, Golę Górowską and Jastrzębie. These towns and villages determine the trail’s course, with Góra as its starting point. If you would like to include this route in your trip, you can consider Góra as a starting point when choosing where to stay.
Along the “Bóbr” route, you can observe animals and many plant and tree species. The approximately 48-kilometre route is also used for mushroom picking. Nature observation and mushroom picking are therefore two different reasons to spend time outdoors here. The approximate length is a useful guide when planning your excursions.
The “DZICZEK” route is suitable for walkers and cyclists and is also used by athletes who practise Nordic walking. It adds another way to experience the area actively alongside the other trails. Deciding which route will be a priority during your holiday can help you choose the location in Górowski that best suits your plans.
Palaces, a church and traces of history
Kłoda Górowska is home to a well-preserved 17th-century palace with a moat. Other historic features there include a fragment of the bridge over the moat with two surviving coats of arms, a burial chapel dating from 1892 and tombstones belonging to the von Gossler family. Those interested in architecture and family history will find several specific details here, each of which can be explored individually.
The Prince’s Castle in Wąsosz lies between the Orla and Barycz rivers and was built in the 14th century. Piast princes from Głogów, Oleśnica and Legnica stayed there. Its setting between the two rivers and its connection to the history of the Piasts give the castle a distinctive historical context. In Góra, meanwhile, the history of the Corpus Christi Church probably dates back to the late 14th century. Its “Holy Steps” chapel was a pilgrimage destination in the 18th century.
The Głogowska Tower is another special place to visit: following its revitalisation, completed in 2017, it was used as a viewpoint from January 2018. It is also occasionally used for exhibitions and displays. Together with the historic sites in Kłoda Górowska, Wąsosz and Góra, it offers a different way to discover the region than the nature trails do.
Which location suits your trip?
When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first consider what you want your days to focus on: the “Jastrząb” trail, which starts in Góra; nature observation and mushroom picking along the “Bóbr” route; or historic destinations such as the Prince’s Castle in Wąsosz. These interests point to different places and experiences within the destination, without requiring you to limit yourself to just one type of trip. If several themes matter to you, keep the places and starting points mentioned in mind as you choose where to stay.
For further guidance within the destination, you can find Wierzowice Małe, Góra and Wąsosz here.
For the broader travel overview: Lower Silesia.
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