TOURISM
There are 486 km marked trails within the Biebrza National Park boundaries.
Water trails along the rivers: Biebrza, Sidra, Jegrznia, Brzozówka, Wissa and the Woznawiejski Canal, the Rudzki Canal, the Augustowski Canal - total length 223.2 km
8 bicycle trails - total length 60.1 km
14 hiking trails - total length 164.1 km
10 educational trails - total length 25.2 km
For your convenience there are watchtowers, observation platforms and interpretation boards placed along the trails. The Field Educational Centre with paths, watchtowers, interpretation boards and boardwalk is located close to the Osowiec-Twierdza Train Station. Trails at the area of Barwik and Grzedy forest lodge are the most interesting.
The campsites of the Biebrza National Park are situated in Osowiec-Twierdza and "Bialy Grad" at the Biebrza River as well as at Barwik and Grzedy in the woodlands. The campsite with showers and toilets are available in Osowiec-Twierdza, Dolistowo, Jasionowo.
20 kayaks, 5 canoes, 2 boats are available for rent at the Osowiec-Twierdza campsite. 6 double and triple rooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen are available in Grzedy forest lodge (booking e-mail: it@biebrza.org.pl). The other campsites at the Biebrza River are indicated in the description of the accommodation and the kayak trails of the Biebrza River.
Birdwatchers and ornithologists from Europe regularly visit the area. It is possible to arrange trips with English or German speaking guides.
last update: 2007-04-05
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