Czosnówka on the Krzna: trails and local history
Accommodation in Czosnówka
The Krzna flows along the northern edge of Czosnówka; since 2025, residents and tourists have been able to use the newly built walking and cycling path on ul. Bialska. A kayak route, a historical reference dating back to 1596 and a family festival that has been held for several years offer further perspectives on the area. A railway line also runs through Czosnówka. Here, movement on water and on land, local history and community events come together. When planning your trip, it comes down to which of these aspects you would like to focus on.
The Krzna and active days
There is also a weir on the Krzna. The river has a 17.5-kilometre kayak route from Styrzyniec to Czosnówka Tama; the stated paddling time is four to five hours. This makes the route a substantial activity, for which you can set aside a longer part of the day. River and operating conditions may vary, so it is worth checking conditions before setting off. The walking and cycling path on ul. Bialska offers a second way to be active, this time on land.
A circular tour with a historical connection
A 2008 travel guide outlines another way to experience the area on a full-day circular tour. The 45-kilometre route follows paved roads from Biała Podlaska through Czosnówka, Ortel Książęcy, Ortel Królewski, Studzianka, Łomazy, Dubów and Wólka Plebańska, returning to Biała Podlaska. Described as a sightseeing tour, this route offers a different focus from the kayak route between Styrzyniec and Czosnówka Tama.
A historical reference dating back to 1596
A specific historical reference takes us back to 1596: the settlement, then called Szczosnówka, was assigned to the parish of St. Anne in Biała Podlaska. The name used at the time differs from Czosnówka; together with the year, it offers a clearly defined cultural and historical perspective on the area. For travellers who want to combine outdoor activity with local history, this episode offers a distinct point of interest alongside activities on the water.
Family festival and shared activities
A community event is also part of local life: a family festival has been held in Czosnówka for several years. Around 1,500 people came together for the family festival and the village council competition of the Biała Podlaska Municipality in Czosnówka. The programme included sports competitions, demonstrations by emergency services, activities for children, musical performances and celebrations together. If you would like to plan your stay around a festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant edition.
Which experiences would you like to shape your stay?
When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to first consider the mix you want: would you like the several-hour kayak route to set the pace of your day, do you want to use the walking and cycling path, or would you like to combine your stay with local history and a festival? If you choose a day on the river as your main activity, plan around several hours of paddling; local history and the festival offer different ways to shape your trip.
Discover more destinations: Bubel-Łukowiska, Małaszewicze, Horbów, Leśna Podlaska, Janów Podlaski, Kukuryki, Kodeń and Małaszewicze Duże.
See the wider travel overview: Bialski.
