Kalety, city and urban gmina of Poland
Kalety is a small town in the Tarnowskie Góry county in the Silesian Voivodeship in northern Poland. It sits along the Mała Panew river and is surrounded by green spaces, with several artificial lakes and reservoirs including the Zielona Reservoir, which was created by flooding former iron ore mining pits.
The town has a long history connected to mining and industrialization, particularly iron ore extraction, which shaped the landscape and later led to the creation of today's water bodies. The area shows traces of its past in old buildings and former factory structures that document the town's shift from mining to leisure economy.
The name reflects the town's geography and position as the "Forest Corner of Silesia", showing how nature shapes local identity. Residents use the parks, lakes, and forests regularly for relaxation and time with family and neighbors.
Visitors find a good range of accommodations such as guesthouses and hotels around the lakes and in the town center. The town is easily accessible via Route 908 and offers many activities including boating, swimming, hiking, cycling, and picnicking in the parks.
The Zielona Loop is an about 9-kilometer circular path around the Zielona Reservoir where visitors can occasionally spot beaver lodges and wild animals like deer. The route can be used for walking, cycling, or cross-country skiing depending on the season.
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