Nature reserve Na Torfach

Nature Reserve Na Torfach is a protected area near Karczew featuring Lake Torfy and surrounding swamp forests within the Mazowiecki Landscape Park. The terrain consists of wetland vegetation, open water, and forest patches typical of this lowland region.

The reserve was established in 1977 to protect the swamp landscape and its ecosystems. Its formal name came later through a regional conservation decision in 2013.

The reserve serves as a place where visitors learn about wetland ecosystems and environmental conservation through the forester's lodge on site. People come here to understand how these swamp forests function and why they need protection.

The reserve can be reached via unpaved roads from Otwock and Karczew, or by walking marked trails from Otwock train station. The paths are well marked with black and blue signs, making navigation straightforward for most visitors.

The reserve is home to uncommon species like black woodpeckers and protected freshwater mussels living in its waters. The lake supports populations of pike, roach, and tench alongside spotted adders in the surrounding wetlands.