Topiło, Forest village in Hajnówka County, Poland
Located near the border with Belarus, Topiło features a central reservoir that mirrors the surrounding old-growth forest of Białowieża.
German forest workers established this settlement during World War I and constructed a narrow-gauge railway that connects to Hajnówka.
The village name derives from the Polish word 'topić', referring to the historical instances of livestock submerging in forest wet meadows.
Visitors can access Topiło through a one-hour drive from Białowieża via Hajnówka and Orzezkowo, with parking available in the village.
In 1933, local foresters created a reservoir by damming the Perebel River to store logs for export until modern transport arrived in the 1960s.
Location: Gmina Hajnówka
GPS coordinates: 52.63861,23.62250
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:49
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