Nature reserve Las Łagiewnicki

Nature reserve Las Łagiewnicki is a large forest area north of Łódź shaped by diverse plant life and significant oak stands alongside spruce and birch trees. The landscape is marked by several water bodies that formed where the Bzura River begins.

The forest served as a strategic base during the January Uprising of 1863, when Polish insurgents used it as shelter against Russian forces. This period of resistance shaped how people remember this place today.

The Franciscan monastery from the 18th century shapes the inner life of this space with its architecture and religious monuments. The two baroque wooden chapels remain places where visitors can sense the long spiritual history embedded in the landscape.

The southern entrance provides access to facilities for swimming, kayaking, and camping, along with play areas by the water. Wear sturdy footwear as forest paths vary in condition and become slippery when wet.

The Bzura River begins here and creates three separate water bodies throughout the reserve. This unusual water feature makes this place noteworthy for witnessing where a major river system starts its journey.

Inception: 1996

GPS coordinates: 51.83139,19.47500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05