Masuria by bike: land of a thousand lakes

Outline programme:

Masuria is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Poland and is made for relaxed cycle touring. The landscape is characterised by numerous lakes, forests, meadows, small villages and quiet side roads. On our trips we will get to know Masuria straight from the bike saddle, at a relaxed pace and with plenty of time for stops, photography and rest by the lakes.

A big advantage of the stay is that we plan the individual rides in a star pattern: every day we set off straight from the hotel and return to it at the end of the route. There is no need to load the bikes onto the coach every morning and travel to a distant starting point. The surroundings of the hotel offer a very pleasant combination of water landscape, forests and typical Masurian countryside. On the individual days we can head to the area around Mikołajki, one of the best-known tourist places in Masuria, to other lakes and to smaller villages hidden between forests and water.

The routes will mostly follow quiet roads, local roads and suitable cycling sections.

Masuria, however, is not only about cycling.

The character of the whole area is shaped by large lakes linked by smaller bodies of water and canals, harbours full of sailing boats, small holiday settlements and extensive forests. It is precisely this combination of water and greenery that gives the landscape its distinctive atmosphere. While riding, open views of the lakes will alternate with forest sections and quiet villages.

One destination of our trips will be Mikołajki, often described as one of the hearts of Masuria. The town has a pleasant waterfront promenade, a harbour and many places for a short rest over coffee or a snack. Further trips may lead through the landscape around lakes Tałty, Mikołajskie and Śniardwy, which are among the best-known Masurian lakes.

The programme is designed mainly as leisure cycle touring combined with discovering the landscape, not as a sporting challenge. We want to enjoy Masuria: stop by the water, sit by a lake, visit interesting places and soak up the atmosphere of Poland's “land of a thousand lakes”.

After returning from the daily trip, the comfort of the hotel awaits us, with breakfast and a buffet dinner. Thanks to the hotel's location right by the lake, the time after the cycling programme will also be pleasant. Masuria thus offers an ideal combination of cycling, nature, relaxation and a shared holiday by the water.

Itinerary and cycling routes:

Day 1: departure from Slovakia, journey to Poland.

Day 2: https://mapy.com/s/makavusevu

Day 3: https://mapy.com/s/pabofumuvu

Day 4: https://mapy.com/s/lanaveponu

Day 5: https://mapy.com/s/jebopodoho

Day 6: https://mapy.com/s/narumaleta

Day 7: breakfast, journey back to Slovakia.

Insurance: please note that we need your full details for every tour (first name, surname, date of birth, ID or passport number, personal ID number, telephone contact, e-mail address). We recommend taking out annual travel insurance that includes tour cancellation cover (indicative price 150 EUR). This is an annual policy valid for all trips in the year and we can arrange it for you. Annual insurance is very advantageous and necessary for people over 70. It is important for us to know whether you already have another type of insurance.