Nature reserve Bagno Chlebowo

Nature Reserve Bagno Chlebowo is a protected peatland area in Greater Poland made up of layers of peat and wet meadows. The landscape is defined by narrow dikes that separate different waterlogged sections from each other.

The reserve was officially established in 1959 after scientific studies of the peatland had already taken place in the 1930s. The formation of the bog traces back to the ice age, when glacial water and sand dunes created the landscape we see today.

The name reflects the boggy wetlands that have defined this landscape over time. You will notice how waterbirds and other animals move through the damp surroundings as you explore.

Reaching it requires driving to a nearby village and then walking on foot, since there are no marked pathways. You should expect damp ground with slippery areas and boggy spots throughout.

The area is home to one of the largest populations of common vipers in the region, a snake that has become rare in most European wetlands. These boggy conditions provide ideal living spaces for these particular reptiles.

GPS coordinates: 52.73230,16.75150

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43