The Masurian lake plateau was and remains one of Poland's most popular destinations for tourists on two wheels. Natural beauty draws the tourist to this area with literally thousands of crystalline lakes, dreamy alleyways with trees that are centuries old and forested areas in their natural state.
Masuria offers the cyclist predominantly flat land, side roads with few cars, a well developed tourist infrastructure and welcoming inhabitants - making it an appealing destination for individuals riding for pleasure.
Day 1: (Saturday) Warsaw
Arrival in Warsaw, hotel registration.
Day 2: (Sunday) Warsaw – Babieta – Mragowo 31 km cycling
You arrive at Babieta, a village on the banks of the river Krutynia, after a three hour car or minibus journey. There will be a break for lunch and the bicycles will be handed out. The first leg is short and ends in Mragowo, a resort with a historical town centre and a lakeside promenade.
Day 3: (Monday) Mragowo – Ketrzyn 55 km cycling
You cycle through small villages and beautiful lakes to Reszel, in the historic region of Ermland. Reszel has a picturesque old town, a Gothic bridge and an impressive castle of brick that belonged to the Bishops of Ermland. You then go on to the pilgrimage church at Swieta Lipka, a jewel from Baroque times set in the middle of Masurian wildness.
Day 4: (Tuesday) Ketrzyn – Wegorzewo 45 km cycling
Ketrzyn still has an old castle that had once belonged to the former German Teutonic Knights. We ride by witnesses to a recent dark past – ‘Wolfschanze’, the Fuehrer’s headquarters – a bleak concrete ruin and then the still well kept headquarters of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces at ‘Mauerwald’. Finally you cycle directly on the shores of Lake Mamry for a few kilometers until reaching the lodgings in the sleepy port town of Angerburg.
Day 5: (Wednesday) Wegorzewo – Gizycko 30-60 km cycling
Today have the choice of either extending the rest period and going by ship to Gizycko in the afternoon or choosing between a shorter and a longer route. The shorter route is about 30 km and goes via Harsz (the village with the most White Stork nests in the entire tour). However, we would recommend the longer loop through Borecka forest. This forested area has been left in its natural state and has a rich variety of plant life and is also home to the European bison and has a network of beautiful, car-free bicycle routes. It is nature at its pristine best. Day 6: (Thursday) Gizycko – Krutyn 40 km cycling
Following a 3-hour long ship journey (included in the price) you land in Mikolajki, the St. Tropez of Masuria with an idyllic and modern city centre, an attractive sailing port and old fishing houses. This area sees a great deal of seasonal tourism. An old fashioned rope ferry brings you to Popielno, a scientific breeding station for Tarpan horses. Popielno is one of the few villages on the shores of Jezioro Sniardwy, Poland’s largest lake. Dark forest paths lead to the Russian Orthodox monastery in Wojnowo past the small but lively resort of Krutyn.
Day 7: (Friday) Krutyn – Warsaw 10-20 km cycling or 2-3 hours canoeing
You remain in Masuria the entire morning and can visit other tourist attractions in the area of Krutyn by bicycle (for example the Ernst Wiechert memorial) or you could take a highly recommended 3-hour long canoe ride on the most beautiful part of the river. The journey back to Warsaw is at 3:00 p.m.
Day 8: (Saturday) Departure from Warsaw
Departure from Warsaw or prolongation.
This tour begins in Warsaw and starts in Babieta.
A very easy tour: About 70% is on asphalt and the rest on dirt roads. The landscape is flat or gently undulating.
Total distance cycled: 211 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Warsaw
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
We recommend flying to Warsaw or Warsaw Modlin airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Warsaw and Masurian Lakelands cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
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About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Each bike is equipped with a comfortable, gel saddle, Shimano components and puncture-proof Schwalbe tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, bottle holders, computer meters, adjustable seats, aluminium frames with mudguards and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.
Bike are maintained systematically in the workshop on a regular basis. You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag repair kit, lock, key, and air pump when you collect your bike.
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.
Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike frame size is matched up accordingly.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary):
Men's Bike (Colour may vary):
E-Bike (Electric Bike) Upgrades:
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each electric bike features a detailed LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 80 km for each full charge depending on usage.
Electric Bike (Colour and specification may vary):
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival. |
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Warsaw and the Masurian Lakelands | Sample Hotel List |
Warszaw | Hotel Sangate Airport |
Jaszczurcza Gora | Hotel To-Tu |
Ketrzyn | Hotel Wanda |
Wegorzewo | Pensjonat Vegoria |
Gizycko | Hotel Mazury |
Krutyn | Pensjonat Magda |
Warszaw | Hotel Ibis Centrum |
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 30.04. - 16.10.2021 | Saturday |
Departure Dates: | 30.04. - 07.05. | 08.05. - 15.05. | 15.05. - 22.05.| 22.05. - 29.05.| 29.05. - 05.06.| 05.06. - 12.06.| 12.06. - 19.06.| 19.06. - 26.06.| 26.06. - 03.07.| 03.07. - 10.07.| 10.07. - 17.07.| 17.07. - 24.07.| 24.07. - 31.07.| 31.07. - 07.08.| 07.08. - 14.08.| 14.08. - 21.08.| 21.08. - 28.08.| 28.08. - 04.09.| 04.09. - 11.09.| 11.09. - 18.09.| 18.09. - 25.09.| 25.09. - 02.10.| 02.10. - 09.10.| 09.10. - 16.10. |
Season | Prices per person including bike hire |
Season 1: | £575 |
Single Room Supplement: | £120 |
Rental Bike: | £55 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | £125 |
Category Type | Accommodation Overview |
Category A: | 2 nights accommodation in a 3* hotel in Warsaw. 5 nights in guesthouses in the lakelands. |
Location | Price DBL/BB | Single Room Price SGL/BB |
Warsaw (Cat A): | £40 | £65 |
Date From | Date To |
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30 March 2021 | 16 October 2021 |