Attractions and places to see around gmina gmina Cieszanów are located in southeastern Poland's Subcarpathian Voivodeship, a region known for its historical landmarks, natural beauty, and cultural sites. The area features diverse religious architecture, significant historical remains, and several nature reserves. Visitors can explore picturesque landscapes, including river valleys and dense forests, alongside sites reflecting its multicultural past. It offers opportunities for active recreation through an extensive network of cycling paths and hiking trails.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
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Orthodox churches are usually beautiful and fascinating, but this one is exceptionally beautiful and interesting. It is a former Greek Catholic church built in the early 18th century. In 1987, it was added to the list of historical monuments and included in the Podkarpacie Wooden Architecture Trail.
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The Czartowe Pole Reserve is one of the most picturesque parts of Roztocze, located on the Sopot River, on the border of the Józefów and Susiec communes. It delights with the natural landscape of the valley with numerous water rapids, steep slopes covered with forest and rare plants. In the area you will see the ruins of the 17th-century Zamoyski paper mill and symbolic graves of partisans. The reserve is open to tourists - a nature trail about 1 kilometer long with wooden footbridges leads through it. Right next to it is the Green Velo parking place with shelters and stands where you can attach a bike.
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The former border between the partitions
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A beautiful church and an old cemetery behind it. Worth seeing👍👍👍
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The path runs on both sides of the Tanew River and shows a fragment of one of the most interesting landscape reserves in Roztocze, the "Nad Tawią" reserve. The path starts from the forest parking lot, located on the Susiec-Cieszanów road at the beginning of the village of Huta Szumy, just before the bridge over the Tanew River (driving from Susiec towards Cieszanów). The route is marked in the trees with white squares with a red diagonal stripe. The length of the route is approximately 3 km. Tourists visiting this place are provided with wooden tables and benches, educational boards, wooden platforms with handrails, wooden stairs, waste bins and toilets. This is where you can see waterfalls commonly called "szumy" or "szypoty" and get acquainted with various forest complexes and other extremely interesting elements of nature.
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The Czartowe Pole Reserve was established in 1958. It covers an area of approximately 80.5 ha. The name of the reserve comes from a forest clearing about which it was said that "only devils roamed there." The reserve covers a several-kilometer long section of the picturesque Sopot River valley. In this section there is a whole series of waterfalls, which, combined with a large decline in the bed, makes Sopot resemble a swift mountain stream. The sandy islands that form between the jagged river rapids add even more charm to this unique river. The specific shape of the river bottom and clean water provide excellent living conditions for graylings and brown trouts. A major attraction of the reserve are the ruins of a historic paper mill standing on the outskirts of a clearing that was the property of the Zamość Estate. It was established in the first half of the 18th century and was one of the largest plants in the Kingdom of Poland. Nine types of paper were produced here, including: packaging, printing, office and stamping. During the plant's heyday, the paper produced here accounted for 80% of all paper production in the Lublin Governorate. The paper mill used the power of Sopot's river current, but the proximity of the river also had its disadvantages - the buildings and machines were destroyed by floods several times and required renovation works. Ultimately, a fire in 1883 contributed to the collapse of the paper mill. Reconstruction of the plant turned out to be unprofitable due to the enormous damage. The paper mill fell into ruin, and the local "fiends", suspected of causing the flood and fire, finally had a clearing to themselves. A 1.4 km long nature and educational trail runs through part of the reserve. Along the path, in addition to attractions such as the river gorge, rich vegetation and the ruins of a paper mill, there are also places related to the fight for Poland's independence. You can see an obelisk commemorating the stay of soldiers from the Sanitary Officer Cadet School who stayed here on summer maneuvers in 1931, and a commemorative stone from 1936 placed in the place where the scouts set up their camps. At the partisan cemetery there are symbolic graves of the famous "Mishka Tatar" and "Korsarz", who died defending local residents against repression by the Germans.
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The ruins are the remains of a once large industrial plant of the Zamość estate built in the 18th century. In the years of the Duchy of Warsaw and the Kingdom of Poland, the plant was leased by Lejbuś Kahan, and then Cała Wax - the owner of the Hebrew printing house in Józefów. In the 1830s, approximately 4,000 reams of paper were produced here, which constituted 80% of the total production in the Lublin Governorate. Over 9 types of paper, including wrapping, printing, office and stamp paper. Paper was made by hand, mainly from rags. An interesting fact is that it contained a watermark - the lord's monogram or the Zamoyski family's coat of arms. It is one of the largest plants in the Kingdom of Poland. He used the power of the Sopot River flowing down. The collapse of the paper mill was directly caused by floods in 1849 and 1870 and a fire in 1883, after which the reconstruction of the plant became unprofitable due to the enormous damage.
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A beautiful place for quiet and peaceful walks. There are no crowds of people.
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Gmina Cieszanów is rich in natural beauty. You can visit the Czartowe Pole Nature Reserve, one of the most picturesque parts of Roztocze, featuring a river gorge with waterfalls, dense forests, and rare flora. Another significant area is the Jedlina Nature Reserve, known for its old fir trees and rare mountain plant species. The Nad Tanwią Nature and Educational Trail also showcases a beautiful landscape reserve along the Tanew River with waterfalls and diverse forest complexes. A part of the Puszcza Solska Landscape Park also falls within the gmina.
Yes, Gmina Cieszanów has a rich historical and cultural heritage. You can explore the Zamoyski Paper Mill Ruins, an 18th-century industrial plant. The region also features diverse religious architecture, including the St. Paraskeva Orthodox Church in Nowe Brusno, the Greek Catholic Tserkva of St. George in Cieszanów (now a Concert and Exhibition Center), and the historic Church of St. Wojciech. Don't miss the Historic Border Crossing on the Tanew River, which played a role in Poland's fight for independence.
The region is well-suited for active recreation. You can find an extensive network of cycling paths and hiking trails. For mountain biking, explore routes like the 'Sopot Stream – Singletrack Józefów loop' or 'Jeleń Waterfall – Szumy on the Tanew loop' mentioned in the MTB Trails around gmina gmina Cieszanów guide. Cyclists can enjoy routes such as the 'Molotov Line Bunker – Spa Park loop' from the Cycling around gmina gmina Cieszanów guide. There are also running trails, including 'Pod Wysoką Górą loop' from the Running Trails around gmina gmina Cieszanów guide.
Yes, several attractions are suitable for families. The Nad Tanwią Nature and Educational Trail is family-friendly, offering an easy walk along the river with educational boards. The "Wędrowiec" Recreational and Sports Center by a lagoon provides a sandy beach, kayak and pedal boat rentals, and summer houses, making it a popular spot for family relaxation and water activities. The Czartowe Pole Nature Reserve also has a nature trail with wooden footbridges, suitable for families.
The region is generally pleasant for outdoor activities from spring through autumn. Spring and summer are ideal for exploring nature reserves, cycling, and water activities at the "Wędrowiec" Recreational and Sports Center. Autumn offers beautiful foliage for hiking. While winter can be cold, Cieszanów does boast a synthetic ice rink for winter sports enthusiasts.
Gmina Cieszanów is notable for its diverse religious architecture. Beyond the St. Paraskeva Orthodox Church in Nowe Brusno, you can find the Greek Catholic Tserkva of St. George in Cieszanów, which now functions as a Concert and Exhibition Center. Other notable tserkvas include the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Tserkva in Niemstów, and the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Gorajec, an old wooden sacral building from the late 16th century.
Yes, Gmina Cieszanów hosts significant cultural events. Annually, Cieszanów is home to the Cieszanów Rock Festival, a major music event. In the nearby village of Gorajec, the "Folkowisko" festival takes place every July at Chutor Gorajec, an agritourism farm and cultural center, celebrating folk traditions.
Visitors particularly appreciate the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, especially at places like the Zamoyski Paper Mill Ruins and the Czartowe Pole Nature Reserve, where there are often no crowds. The natural landscapes, including river valleys with waterfalls and diverse forests, are highly valued. The well-maintained trails and the historical significance of the sites also contribute to a positive visitor experience.
In Cieszanów, you can see a monument to Jan III Sobieski, erected in 1883 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Vienna. The streets of Kościuszki and Skorupki also retain much of their early 20th-century small-town architecture, including buildings with Tyrolean influences. The town also has a historic Synagogue from 1889 and a Jewish cemetery, reflecting its multicultural past.
Yes, there are options for easy walks. The Nad Tanwią Nature and Educational Trail is approximately 3 km long and is designed to be accessible, with wooden platforms and educational boards. The Czartowe Pole Nature Reserve also features a 1.4 km nature and educational trail with wooden footbridges, suitable for a leisurely stroll.
For water-based recreation, the "Wędrowiec" Recreational and Sports Center by a lagoon is a popular choice. It offers a sandy beach, along with kayak and pedal boat rentals, providing opportunities for relaxation and fun on the water during warmer months.
Yes, throughout the region, particularly along cycling routes, you can encounter unique stone Brusno crosses. These crosses are an integral part of the local culture and tradition, offering a glimpse into the area's heritage.


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