Crossen An Der Oder: Oder, Forest and Piast Castle

Crossen An Der Oder (Krosno Odrzańskie) combines its location on the Oder and Bóbr rivers with historic sights and routes through the countryside. The municipality is in Lubusz Voivodeship and Krosno County, in the Middle Oder Valley on the Oder and at the mouth of the Bóbr. This gives you a mix of culture in town and activities along the river, through forests and around lakes when planning your trip.

The Oder Valley and protected landscapes

Krosno Odrzańskie is described as the main centre of the Middle Oder Valley. The surrounding landscape is shaped by the Oder’s meanders and numerous oxbow lakes. Forests cover 52 percent of the municipality, offering a lasting impression of the area’s character. In the eastern part of the municipality, Gryżyński Landscape Park covers 342.6 hectares. It protects the landscape features of the glacial valley of the Gryżyński Potok.

The Rynna Gryżyny PLH 080067 Natura 2000 site is also in the eastern part of the municipality, near Szklarka Radnicka. The park and Natura 2000 site provide distinct geographical points of reference in the landscape. For visitors who like to divide their days between sightseeing and enjoying nature, the forest and the Oder Valley are key aspects of the destination.

Piast Castle and historic furnishings

The Piast Castle in Krosno Odrzańskie stands on the site of the residence of Henry the Bearded, dating from the early 13th century, and is considered one of the valuable castles in Lubusz Voivodeship. Its historical significance is therefore tied directly to a specific place in the destination. The Church of St. Hedwig also preserves historic furnishings, including a Baroque organ case, a Neo-Gothic baptismal font, a painting from the early 20th century, and a bell from 1710. Other furnishings and tomb monuments from the 16th to the 19th century are also found here. If you would like to visit the church, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.

Noc Muzeów is a cultural event in Krosno Odrzańskie; Festiwal Jadwigensis is one of the city’s major cultural events. Check the latest programmes and dates for your trip, especially the edition and date of Noc Muzeów. Lake Glibiel in Łochowice also has a historic connection with leisure: the municipal bathing area was once a popular place to relax and was also used by people from outside the municipality. Check its current operating status before visiting.

Routes for the water, forest and distance

A 60-kilometre kayaking route on the Oder runs from Nietkowice via Radnica, Krosno Odrzańskie, Osiecznica and Połęcko to Szydłowo. Krosno Odrzańskie also has a landing stage in the river port for water tourists. Before setting out, check the current access points, river conditions and safety requirements; check the landing stage’s current operating conditions before using it.

Several circular routes of varying lengths are available for hiking and Nordic walking. The black forest trail, the PTTK Szlak Leśny, is 33.5 kilometres long and runs from Krosno Odrzańskie via Bielów, Czetowice, Budachów, Bytnica, Struga and Łochowice before returning to the starting point. The red circular Szlak Przeszłości is 15.4 kilometres long and passes through Bielów, Lake Gnilec, Lake Glibiel, Łochowice and Kamień before returning to Krosno Odrzańskie. Another red Nordic walking route is 14 kilometres long and links Krosno Odrzańskie with the Piast Castle, Marcinowice and Osiecznica before returning to the starting point. The distances make it possible to compare the scope of these tours without implying that their routes are the same.

There is also a specific circular route for cyclists: it is 65 kilometres long and runs from Krosno Odrzańskie via Bytnica, Gryżyna, Grabin and Radnica before returning. The Nadodrzański Trail runs from Krosno Odrzańskie via Połupin, Ciemnice, Laski Odrzańskie, Nietków and Czerwieńsk; it is designated as a hiking, nature and cycling trail. Before setting out, check the current trail markings; for the cycling route, also check the surfaces, and for the Nadodrzański Trail, check transport connections as well.

The sights and routes mentioned here offer a range of different highlights.

Discover more destinations: Gryzyna, Bronkow, Lubiatow, Łagów, Budachów, Marcinowice, Gubin, Dychów, Osiecznica.

Go to the regional travel overview: Lubusz.