Marcinowice: A hill above the Oder

Marcinowice combines its hilltop location above the Oder with a named Nordic walking route and historic village features. If you are looking for a hotel in the area, these themes can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: exercise, the village’s character, or both.

Location and routes in Marcinowice

The red Nordic walking route runs from Krosno Odrzańskie via Marcinowice and Osiecznica, then back to Krosno Odrzańskie. The route’s stated itinerary includes Marcinowice as one of its stops. Before setting out, check the current trail markings and the condition of the route.

Buildings and cemetery

A heritage protection document dated 2014 lists residential and farm buildings in Marcinowice. A description also dated 2014 highlights the clearly recognizable layout of the Evangelical cemetery and its many surviving gravestones. If you would like to visit the cemetery, check in advance whether it is open to the public.

The village’s historic features offer different points of interest: the residential and farm buildings are documented for their architecture, while the cemetery is notable for its recognizable layout and surviving gravestones. This lets you distinguish between your interests in local history and historic burial grounds when planning your stay.

Crossen An Der Oder as a wider travel destination

The wider travel destination of Crossen An Der Oder also includes the municipality of Krosno Odrzańskie. It is located in Lubusz Voivodeship and Krosno County, in the Middle Oder Valley on the Oder and at the mouth of the Bóbr. Krosno Odrzańskie is described as the main center of the Middle Oder Valley; the surrounding landscape includes bends in the Oder and numerous oxbow lakes.

One cultural landmark there is the Piast Castle in Krosno Odrzańskie. It stands on the site of Henry the Bearded’s residence from the early 13th century and is considered one of the valuable castles in Lubusz Voivodeship. The surrounding landscape includes Gryżyński Landscape Park: it covers 342.6 hectares in the eastern part of Krosno Odrzańskie municipality and protects the scenic features of the glacial valley of Gryżyński Potok. If you plan to visit the park, check the current boundaries and administrative information against details provided by the relevant park authority.

The regional routes also differ in activity and length. The PTTK black Szlak Leśny (Forest Trail) is a 33.5-kilometer loop from Krosno Odrzańskie via Bielów, Czetowice, Budachów, Bytnica, Struga, and Łochowice, then back. The red Szlak Przeszłości (Path of the Past) is a 15.4-kilometer loop from Krosno Odrzańskie via Bielów, Lake Gnilec, Lake Glibiel, Łochowice, and Kamień, then back. A cycling route runs for 65 kilometers from Krosno Odrzańskie via Bytnica, Gryżyna, Grabin, and Radnica, then back. Check current markings for the two walking routes; for the cycling route, also check the surface conditions before setting out.

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

For the wider travel overview: Crossen An Der Oder.