Discover Zawady: History and Routes

Zawady combines a specific connection to the 1920 Battle of Radzymin with two routes that pass through the village in different ways. The blue trail runs through Zawady; a tourist cycling route passes through built-up areas and fields to the edge of the village. The history of the first Polish line of defence adds another point of interest. This gives you a clear question to consider when planning your trip: would you like to get to know Zawady mainly through the events of 1920, or combine your stay with one of the routes described here? You can also focus your search for a holiday apartment accordingly.

A historic place on the line of defence

The fighting near Radzymin gives the village a clearly defined connection to 1920. During the fighting, Zawady on the Rządza River was part of the first Polish line of defence. On the night of 12–13 August 1920, the Polish forward positions in Zawady were withdrawn to the first line of defence. For a history-focused trip, this connection between a precisely identified place and a dated event is especially useful: it links the wider battle for Radzymin to Zawady and to a specific night of the war.

Two routes with different courses

A blue-marked trail called “Blue Trail to the First Line of Polish Defence of Warsaw in the Battle of Radzymin, named after Major Stefan Walter” is about 30 km long. It starts and ends in Radzymin and passes through Zawady. The figure of about 30 km applies to the entire trail; when planning, do not confuse it with the length of the section within Zawady. The name links the first line of Polish defence of Warsaw with the Battle of Radzymin and names Major Stefan Walter. The trail therefore offers both a specific distance and a clear historical connection.

The surroundings change along the tourist cycling route: it first passes through built-up areas, then across fields to the edge of Zawady, where it reaches the second Radzymin–Kuligów road. Different features are therefore useful for planning: for the blue trail, the approximately 30 km distance and Radzymin as its start and end points are key; for the cycling route, the built-up areas, fields, and Radzymin–Kuligów road help orient you along the described course. If you are planning to cycle, it is advisable to check current route conditions in advance.

Local points of interest for trip planning

The Radzymin municipality lists a playground in Zawady. For those planning a trip with children, this is another specific point of interest in the village, alongside its historical and active pursuits.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Zawady, you can weigh these local connections against each other: Zawady is notable for its history and is served by both routes, while Radzymin is the start and end point of the blue trail. Consider which connection matters more to your trip before choosing where to search for accommodation.

Discover more destinations: Kobyłka, Marki, Trojany, Cegielnia, Ząbki, Borki, Tłuszcz, Radzymin.

For the broader travel overview: Wołomin.