The best road cycling routes in Zespół Przyrodniczo-Krajobrazowy "Zwierzyniec Królewski"

A well-maintained bike path around the reservoir in Skierniewice. One lap is approximately 5.25 km. The flat route is very pleasant to cycle on. 😁

Good asphalt, gentle hills

Good asphalt, hills, curves, and wooden huts. A picturesque alternative to the main road.

The Rawka River Nature Reserve, located in the Łódź province, covers 97 km of the naturally meandering Rawka River and adjacent areas with a total area of ​​approximately 487 ha. It is one of the few reserves in Poland protecting the entire length of the river from its source to its mouth, along with the lower sections of tributaries and oxbow lakes. For road cyclists, the asphalt routes in the vicinity of Bolimów and Skierniewice are attractive, offering picturesque views of the river valley. It is worth remembering, however, that some sections may lead through roads with a poorer surface, so it is recommended to plan the route in advance. The reserve also offers the opportunity to observe a variety of fauna and flora, which makes it an interesting place for cycling trips combined with admiring nature.

The Skierniewice City Park is a park located in the central part of the city on both sides of the Skierniewka (Łupia) River. The origins of the park date back to the 14th century. Initially, it was a garden at the archbishop's manor. The park contained cascades, grottos, gazebos, four ponds and terraces on the river bank during the time of Archbishop Antoni Kazimierz Ostrowski. The Skierniewice park was beautified by Ignacy Krasicki, making it similar to the parks in Smolany. In the 18th century, there was an orangery with orange trees, an Italian garden, orchards and vineyards at the Primate's Palace. In the years 1830–1845, the gardens and park were thoroughly rebuilt, creating a landscape park.

The current brick temple was founded by priest Paweł Kosicki from Zakrzew, prelate of Łowicz. It was built in 1777, i.e. in the late Baroque style. It is not known who the actual builder of the temple is. The design of the building comes from Rome. The church was finished and decorated by priest Maciej Dąbkowski around 1824. The building was consecrated on October 17, 1824, the ceremony was led by bishop Daniel Ostrowski, suffragan of Łowicz. This event is commemorated by a plaque embedded in the wall of the temple, preserved to this day, with a Latin inscription (placed on the right side above the chapel in the presbytery).

The Kopersztajn (Koperstein) Bridge, which crosses the Rawka River, is a remnant of a former mill that burned down just before World War II.

The reservoir on the Skierniewka (Łupia) River is already visible on maps of Skierniewice from the 15th century. Initially, the reservoir was located near the village of Dęba, which was later incorporated into the city of Skierniewice. It was practically untouched by humans until the second half of the 20th century. It was not until the 1970s that its lower section was excavated near Zadębie Street and the Zadębie district. As part of the reservoir's renovation carried out in the years 1996-1999, the current reservoir bowl was shaped.