The best cycling routes around Zarszyn

The filial church of St. Anne in Bażanówka stands by the road from Strachocina, which after crossing the ridge separating these two villages, steeply descends towards Bażanówka. From the vicinity of St. Anne's church, there is a vast view to the south, somewhat limited by trees and buildings. It is best to stop slightly above the church to admire the panorama. WW

As you approach the footbridge, it's hard to judge how high it is above the water level; it doesn't seem very high. However, once you ride down to the concrete slabs, you can see that the bridge builders constructed it high above the water level. This provides protection in case of a significant rise in the water level of the deceptively calm stream. WW

In the village of Bażanówka, two churches stand near each other: the Polish Catholic church (at the main crossroads in the center of the village) and the Roman Catholic church - a little higher up, by the road to Strachocina. WW

The word cerkwisko means a place where a church (Orthodox or Greek Catholic temple) once stood, which was destroyed, demolished, or burned down. (review from AI) In the case of the Greek Catholic church in Nowosielce, the cause was the blowing up of the building in 1957, i.e. during the times of the Polish People's Republic (PRL) - a state ruled by the communist party, subordinate to the authorities of the Soviet Union.

For cyclists, two bike racks have been prepared on the left side of the facility - in the courtyard, where there is also a roof for customers who prefer outdoor dining, as well as swings. Lunch, shown in the three photos, plus three teas cost 118 PLN and included the following dishes: A portion of "placki po zbójnicku" (a type of potato pancake) for 35 PLN is abundant, definitely too much for a child. Pierogi with meat cost 23 PLN (12 pieces) and are tasty - the filling is not wet, it does not spill out of a cut pieróg. Carpathian burger for 36 PLN, Lipton tea with lemon for 8 PLN. The car can be parked on the left side of the Gospoda, where there is shade in the afternoon. Be careful when joining traffic! National Road 28 is busy. Some drivers do not observe the speed limit of 40 km/h and appear unexpectedly from around the bend. WW

The old wooden church currently serves as a funeral chapel – in the front of the church is a glass-walled cold room into which the coffin containing the body is placed. Conservation work is underway inside and outside the church. Two plane trees grow behind the church. The new church, built of brick and in the shape of a cross, is impressive in its walls and roof height, considering the relatively small town of Besko (population 4,000). This isn't visible in close-up photos, but can be seen from a distance: the ridges of the four roofs, meeting in the center of the building, are not horizontal but slope downward toward the center, where a concrete turret—a bell tower—protrudes from the roof. One might get the impression that the bell tower was so heavy that it caused the roof structure to collapse. WW The Wooden Parish Church of St. The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was built in 1755 and rebuilt in 1925, and the classicist bell tower dates from 1841. (Wikipedia)

According to the plan, on April 19, 2024, the pedestrian and vehicle footbridge over the Wisłok River was officially opened for use. The total cost of building this facility is PLN 4,606,648.64. (...) The new crossing connects two parts of Besko divided by the Wisłok River and will serve the residents of the commune moving on foot, on two-wheelers or by passenger cars to school, library, church, cultural center, nursery, sports facilities, commune and post offices, police station, shops or their own homes. It significantly shortens the route to the above-mentioned facilities and, most importantly, directs local pedestrian and car traffic away from the busy and dangerous national road no. 28. (...) Source and more: https://www.besko.pl/asp/oficjalne-oddanie-do-uzytku-mostu-na-wisloku-w-besku,12,artykul,1,2132

The square is nicely lit at night, as if from below. Small architecture, benches, monument. In the summer season, next to the square there is an open ice cream stand from the Jagusia confectionery from Krosno. Scoop PLN 6.50, approx. 10 flavors. I recommend mascarpone with raspberry and coffee with walnut. 😀 Behind the square, on the same side of the road, there is an Orthodox church on a hill. Closer to the Wisłok River, on the other side of the main street (DK28), there is a sports and bicycle shop. Hiking tourists who do not have cars can reach Besko by Kubuś buses serving the Krosno - Zarszyn - Sanok route. WW