The best cycling routes around Sanok

A tree gnawed by beavers is growing, or rather drying up, by the bike path along the San, near Rybickiego Street. The tree is far enough from the San that even if it were turned over towards the river, it would not reach the water and would not fulfill the beavers' favorite task of building a dam. It's a pity about the tree. The protective netting did not help. WW

You can't miss it. It's a beautiful piece of history.

The long-awaited and much-needed separation of bicycle traffic from car traffic on a significant section of the busy route from Zagórze to Sanok (DK84), unfortunately not extended to the borders of Sanok. The path suddenly ends at a cliff above the Brodek stream bed, where only a makeshift reflective board protects cyclists' safety. :( At this point, construction is planned for the II stage of the Sanok bypass, along the new DK28 route east to the Olchowce district. The investment is to include a bridge over the railway line and the San River. WW

The official name of the open-air museum is the Museum of Folk Architecture in Sanok (MBL). It covers a vast area on the right bank of the San River, limited from the north by a high escarpment, on which the Biała Góra housing estate is located, and from the east by the forested area of the Słonne Mountains. A great attraction is the Galician Market Square, where various occasional events are organized, e.g. before the holidays. The open-air museum lives according to its own calendar and is eagerly visited not only by tourists but also by the residents of Sanok. On the open-air museum area, divided into geographical and cultural sectors, you can visit many wooden buildings and see their equipment. The resourcefulness of the residents of that time, who were able to live and support their families in very modest conditions, without electricity, running water, gas and so many devices that we cannot imagine life without today, is admirable. The oil sector is a separate attraction. To get a better understanding of the range of objects gathered here, it is best to use the services of a guide. WW

Recently, asphalt was laid on the last missing section (counting from the observation tower through Dolina to the Sewage Treatment Plant in Zagórz) - I mean the short section from the barbecue area on the San River towards the buildings of the village of Dolina. The section where the bicycle route moves away from the San River and has the character of a local street, without the "pedestrian and bicycle path" signs. When driving after dark, be careful of the deep ditch along this street.

New road in the DW886 Domaradz - Sanok section, inaccessible to bicycles, connecting the Beksiński roundabout with the roundabout in the middle of the Sanok bypass DK28. Viaduct over a single-track railway line from Jasło to Zagórz, built during the Austrian partition and so far un-electrified. It is only possible to walk or cycle across the viaduct via a pedestrian-cycle path, located on the eastern side of the DW886. WW

In times long past, the Market Square in Sanok was an oasis of greenery in this part of the city. After the change of regime, the trees were cut down, and the Market Square was paved mostly in red, hence its name, Red Square. On hot days, the center of the square is unbearably hot. You can seek refreshment under the umbrellas where ice cream is sold, or by the fountain located closer to City Hall. Even better, stop by the Franciscan Church for a moment and find not only refreshment but also peace. WW

The pedestrian and bicycle path on the section from the Valley to the sewage treatment plant in Zagórze is already elegantly asphalted. The width allows cyclists and pedestrians to pass each other freely. The descent from the Valley side has a slope of 12%, and the slope is secured with railings to prevent anyone from slipping towards the river. For those coming from Zagórze, it is recommended to get off the bike and ride uphill. This is the only steep place on this section. In Zagórze, on DK84 and Dolina (at intersections), it would be useful to have graphic markings to make it clear where the path begins, because not everyone uses a map. It is worth avoiding the busy and currently under renovation DK84 road and driving along the San River, seeing beautiful views and listening to birds singing instead of the roar of motor vehicles. WW