Top 20 Natural Monuments around Puszcza Goleniowska

The Szczecin Landscape Park "Puszcza Bukowa" covers an area of about 15 km in length and 10 km in width, stretching along the southern borders of Szczecin, all the way to the Płonia River in the east. Most of this area is occupied by the Bukowe Hills covered with the Bukowa Forest. The northern and central part of the forest is the most elevated and undulating, with a varied terrain, with high and steep hills cut by ravines and valleys through which forest rivers and streams flow. The flora of the Bukowa Forest includes about 1,250 species of plants, including 53 species under full protection. In the forest we can also find about 140 species of birds, a dozen or so species of mammals and several species of reptiles. Among the birds we can meet the black stork, white-tailed eagle, lesser spotted eagle and red kite. There is also a very rich butterfly fauna, about 400 species.

The reserve is located on the slopes of moraine hills, diversified by ravines, streams, and springs. The Utrata stream flows through this area, which appears and disappears from the surface. The aim of the protection is to preserve the Pomeranian beech forest in various typological variations with rich herbaceous plant communities in the undergrowth. Over a hundred-year-old beeches reach a height of up to 40 m. Rare and endangered plants occur here, including forest fescue, fumewort, one-flowered pearl grass, lanceolate spleenwort, and common madder. Among the protected plants are, for example, broad-leaved helleborine, blue helleborine, guelder rose, common buckthorn, and sweet woodruff. The bottom of the ravine is occupied by spring beech forest. The reserve is named after engineer Józef Lewandowski, an outstanding forester, a pioneer in the development of the forests of Western Pomerania. A glacial erratic boulder with a plaque commemorating this man, who was distinguished for the forests, is located in the southeastern part of the reserve, at the crossroads of roads from Szczecin-Śmierdnica and from Kołowo. For those who want to get to know the landscape of the Kołowskie Ravines better, two tourist trails are available. The Red Trail named after Stanisław Pawelski runs from Szczecin Kijewo to Glinna. The Blue Trail named after Stanisław Groński runs from Szczecin Zdroje to Zdunowo.

The Osetno nature reserve was established on November 14, 2008 and covers an area of 111.59 ha. Osetno is a forest reserve, but at the same time one of the first mycological reserves in Poland, i.e. protecting rare and endangered species of fungi.

The Kołowskie Parowy nature reserve is a small but very charming protected area located near Gryfice, which delights with deep gorges and steep slopes covered with beech forest. This is an ideal place for cyclists looking for peace and contact with nature, although you need to be prepared for short but intense climbs and sandy sections. Forest paths lead through the reserve, which are best covered by a trekking or cross bike with solid tires. It is worth taking provisions with you, because there is no tourist base in the area, and it is a great place for a quiet rest away from busy routes.

The Szczecin Landscape Park "Puszcza Bukowa" is a vast forest complex on the outskirts of Szczecin, ideal for peaceful bike trips along gentle but sometimes sandy trails. The biggest attractions are the vast beech forests, picturesque hills and deep ravines, which look particularly impressive in autumn. It is worth visiting viewpoints such as Góra Bukowiec and stopping at Lake Szmaragdowe, which delights with the intense colour of its water. The trails in the Forest are well marked, but after rain they can be slippery, so tires with better tread are recommended.

This is where the beautiful landscape park begins. The small villages you drive through make you feel like you are back in the days gone by.

A granite erratic boulder at the intersection of Leśna Szosa and Droga Kołowska, near the Kołowskie Parowy reserve - protecting the Pomeranian beech forest developed in a typical variant. The boulder's circumference is 4.4 m, height 1.5 m with an inscription commemorating Józef Lewandowski. The inscription reads: "Kołowskie Parowy Nature Reserve named after Józef Lewandowski, a distinguished forester, a pioneer in the development of forests in Western Pomerania" - please add: long-time director of OZLP in Szczecin. Right next to it there is a rest area with a shelter, benches and tables.

The Osetno nature reserve was established on November 14, 2008 and covers an area of 111.59 ha. Osetno is a forest reserve, but at the same time one of the first mycological reserves in Poland, protecting rare and endangered species of mushrooms. There are at least 240 species of fungi here, 7 of which are legally protected and 53 species are rare and endangered. The most important goal of protection is to preserve cap fungi occurring in forests and forests with a high proportion of decaying wood. It is very conducive to the development of various microflora. There are sites of very rare fungi of varicose veins and black-scaled goose. In the Osetno Reserve you can meet various forest formations, beech forests, riparian forests, spring alder forests, as well as ponds and ponds. The relief is very varied, thanks to which the landscape is very picturesque. In addition, there is a refuge for rare species of birds. You can meet, among others, white-tailed eagle, red kite and small flycatcher. You cannot go mushroom picking here, but the blue trail is available for hikers. Bolesław Czwójdziński. It leads from Szczecin Klęsków through the Arboretum in Glinna, Dobropole Gryfińskie to Kępa Bukowa near Cisewo.