Lower Silesian Heath - Niederschlesische Heide

The Lower Silesian Heath (Polish: Bory Dolnośląskie) is a large natural forest area in the voivodeships Lebus and Lower Silesia in Poland. It is the largest contiguous forest area in the country. On the German side, it continues in the Bad Muskauer Heide.

getting there

The area is well developed for tourism. You can arrive via Zgorzelec coming from the west or from Wroclaw coming from the east.

mobility

There is a well-developed network of hiking and cycling trails.

places

• Bolesławiec
• Gozdnica
• Iłowa
• Kliczków
• Małomice
• Szprotawa
• Zgorzelec
• Żagań
• Żary

Tourist Attractions

The nature, the lakes and the forests.

activities

Hiking, cycling, water sports.

shop

Smaller souvenirs as well as natural products - for example honey - can be purchased. A visit to Wroclaw is worthwhile for shopping.

kitchen

The kitchen is based on what the forest produces: fish, game, berries and mushrooms.

nightlife

Wroclaw is worth a visit here.

accommodation

Small hotels, guesthouses, campsites and tent sites are available.

Practical advice

The height differences in the region are small, so that even inexperienced hikers and cyclists will get their money's worth here without any difficulties.

literature

See article too Poland.