Rezerwat przyrody Kalwaria Pacławska, Nature reserve in Przemyśl County, Poland
Kalwaria Pacławska is a protected forest reserve covering 173 hectares with mixed woodlands of oak, hornbeam, and beech trees across hilly terrain. The landscape rises between 257 and 413 meters and includes about 42 chapels scattered throughout the wooded area.
The site began as a pilgrimage place established in 1677 and received formal protection in 2001. This designation secured both the forest ecosystem and the religious structures for future generations.
Chapels built in the 1800s form a pilgrimage path through the forest that visitors can explore on foot. These small structures show how local communities once combined prayer with walks through nature.
The reserve is accessible for walking and hiking through its forest paths and around the chapels. Plan your visit during seasons with stable weather when trails remain dry and easy to navigate.
Some oak trees at ground level display twisted and unusual shapes caused by mineral-rich soil beneath the surface. These distinctive trees grow particularly near the older chapels in the forest's southern reaches.
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