Lower Silesian Wilderness, Natural forest in southwestern Poland
The Lower Silesian Wilderness is a large forest area in southwestern Poland with diverse landscapes throughout. The region contains forest ponds, peatlands, marshes, and inland dunes that shape its natural character.
The area bears traces of different historical periods, from bunkers built during World War II to Soviet installations from the Cold War. These military structures document the region's complex past.
Local beekeepers produce honey from the heather fields, a craft that has deep roots in the region's daily life. People continue this tradition today, maintaining skills passed down through generations.
The area is crossed by an extensive network of paths for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. Visitors should expect changing weather and wet ground, especially in the marsh and peatland areas.
The area houses some of Poland's last lowland peatland pine forests, found near Węglińce and remaining from the post-glacial period. These rare ecosystems show how the landscape appeared right after the ice age ended.
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