The best MTB trails around Sajno

Hidden deep in the Augustów Forest, an abandoned hermitage lies. It's one of the most attractive spots on the trail. There are no signs on the forest road indicating its existence. I can only suggest that as you continue along the forest road, you'll reach a crossroads. To the left, the road leads to Studzieniczna; straight ahead, you continue your hike and bypass the Rudawka swamp. To the right, a path (a forest road) leads to the hermitage of St. Onuphrius. The only distinguishing feature are the white outlines of trees painted at eye level.

terrible grater

cross-country through the bushes

wide road, but you have to be very careful to avoid the washboard. All the way to Białobrzegi.

Lake Studzieniczne in Augustów is a picturesque reservoir located in the heart of the Augustów Forest, which is part of the Augustów Canal trail. Surrounded mostly by pine forests and wetlands, it delights with its natural charm and varied coastline with several islands, including the Brzozowy Grąd reserve. On the southern shore is the famous Studzieniczna with the sanctuary of Our Lady of Studzieniczna, a popular place of pilgrimage and walks.

Klonownica (Cicha Rzeka) – a river lying on the border of Augustów and the Nowinka commune in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Klonownica connects the Necko and Białe Augustowskie lakes. According to various sources, the river is 550 to 800 meters long, which is why it is sometimes called the shortest river in Poland. The northern bank is high, covered with the pine forest of the Augustów Forest, the southern bank is low and marshy. The river lies on the Augustów Canal route. from: Wikipedia

A wild and rather inaccessible place, but visible from the trail.

Studzieniczna – Parish of Our Lady of the Scapular The first historical mention of Studzieniczna dates back to 1740 and is connected with the cult of the image of Our Lady. The first hermit is anonymous. A more famous figure is Wincenty Morawski, who erected the first wooden chapel around 1770. The current Church was built in 1847. In 1872, the current Chapel of Our Lady was built on 64 oak piles. Initially, the parish belonged to the parish in Szczebrze. In 1873, the Bishop of Sejny, Bishop Piotr Paweł Wierzbowski, established it as an independent parish. On September 17, 1995, the act of coronation of the image of Our Lady of Studzieniczna, Mother of the Church, took place. The act of coronation was performed by Cardinal Józef Glemp – Primate of Poland, with the participation of Archbishop Józef Kowalczyk – Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Edmund Piszcz – Metropolitan of Warmia, Bishop Juliusz Paec – Bishop of Łomża, Bishop Juozas Żemartis of Mariampol, Bishop Wojciech Ziemba – Bishop of Ełk and Bishop Edward Samsel – Auxiliary Bishop of Ełk. Indulgences: Descent of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of the Scapular – July 16, St. Anne – July 26, Coronation Anniversary – September 17 Holy Masses: 9:00; 11:00 church 13:00 (Płaska chapel) 17:00 September (Sanctuary) 19:00 May-August (Sanctuary) Weekdays: church 17:00 (October-April); Sanctuary 12:00 and 19:00 (May-August); 12:00 and 17:00 (September)