The best walks and hikes around Lake Kownackie

Nice, well-kept, large beach with catering facilities.

The Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Mrówki was established on the site of a well-preserved conical hillfort from the 13th-14th centuries, locally known as the Napoleonic Mound, although its history dates back much earlier. 🛡️ History of the Hillfort - The hillfort functioned from the late 13th to the mid-14th century. - The main structure was a pentagonal defensive tower, surrounded by a palisade and a moat fed by lake water. - Excavations uncovered the remains of a forge, a cellar, as well as agricultural tools, bolt heads, crossbow parts, and glass vessels, testifying to the high status of the inhabitants. 🏗️ Reconstruction and Attractions - In 1973, the hillfort was transformed into an open-air museum according to a design by Z. Łabuda, under the supervision of archaeologists from the District Museum in Konin. - A wooden watchtower with a viewing platform, a cottage, a forge, an entrance gate, and a bridge over the moat have been reconstructed. - Two floors of the tower house an archaeological exhibition, and the top floor serves as a viewing point. 🌿 Education and Nature - The open-air museum is part of an educational trail leading through the hillfort in Świętne to the recreation center in Przyjezierze. - Archaeological festivals are held regularly here, presenting the life of the medieval community.

Access to the beach. Over a small hill.

Beach on the beautiful Lake Wilczyńskie. The beach is sandy, so almost like a beach on the Baltic Sea (almost...). There is also a nice pier. There are holiday resorts here, so it can be very crowded: no wonder it is popular: it is beautiful here.

A fascinating place. This stronghold was in use as early as 500-600 BC. It was originally inhabited by people of the Lusatian culture. The shape of the stronghold was triangular at that time, but in the 13th century a conical stronghold was built, but we don't know much about it. An interesting, wild place. Pure history.

Beautiful spot on this bridge, with Lake Mrówieckie on one side and Lake Suszewskie on the other. You'll probably want to take a few pictures...

An extremely interesting place. This open-air museum was built on the site of a former stronghold from the 12th-14th century. It was once a knight's residence. There is a moat, palisade, watchtower, fishing hut and forge. Worth a visit! - check how much the entrance costs. https://muzeum.com.pl/skansen-archeologiczny-w-mrowkach-kolo-wilczyna/

The archaeological open-air museum in Mrówki is a unique place on the map of Wielkopolska, which takes visitors back to the early Middle Ages. There are reconstructions of old strongholds, cottages and defensive fortifications, allowing you to see how the inhabitants of these areas lived centuries ago. The open-air museum is part of an archaeological reserve, and the area around it is rich in traces of an old settlement. It is an ideal place for a historical bike trip, especially for lovers of old cultures and educational attractions. It is worth taking comfortable shoes, because the walk around the open-air museum includes uneven, forest paths.