The best walks and hikes around Pyrzyce

The market square in Barlinek is the oldest part of the town, with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. For centuries, it was the center of urban life. In 1852, a great fire destroyed the medieval town hall standing in the square, which was never rebuilt. The "Gęsiarka" (Goose Girl) fountain was erected in this spot in 1912, in memory of the former town hall. It is crowned by a figure of a girl defending herself against a gander, referring to an old Barlinek legend. The author of the sculpture was the Swedish artist Knut Åkerberg, and the "Gęsiarka" itself became one of Barlinek's most recognizable symbols.

The Wielka Furta Wodna in Barlinek was part of the 14th-century city fortifications and was located on the shore of Lake Barlinek. It allowed residents quick access to the lake, for example, during fires when water was needed to extinguish the flames. It was the larger of Barlinek's two water gates. In the 19th century, it was demolished along with part of the old city walls. Curiosity: its memento is the so-called Chinese House, located on Jeziorna Street, whose bay window is a reduced replica of the former Water Gate.

Emanuel Lasker (1868-1941) - German mathematician, philosopher, bridge and chess player of Jewish origin (died in New York). World Chess Champion (1894) who held this title the longest in history (27 years). He was called the king of chess. He was born in Barlinek, and the memory of him is cherished in the city.

From Kosina a short dirt section. Pleasant ride through fields.

Brama Szczecińska - in the Middle Ages and modern times, it served as the main entrance to the city. It guarded the route towards Szczecin, Stargard, and the Baltic regions. Built in three stages, the first stage dates back to the second half of the 13th century. Brama Szczecińska, also known as the Clock Gate, was the peak achievement in the development of the so-called tower gates in the West Pomeranian region. During the war, it was destroyed (the first floor remained) and remains in this state to this day.

View of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pyrzyce It is a historic, impressive red brick pseudobasilica located right in the city center. It was originally erected in the 13th century as the church of St. Maurice. The building is distinguished by the characteristic ambulatory of the presbytery (ambulatory) and two towers (western and eastern).

Good place for a break: Here you can enjoy ice cream, coffee, and drinks in the pavilion on the beach with a view of the lake.

This asphalt bike path was built on the former Pyrzyce-Płońsko Pyrzyckie railway line no. 428A. From Kosin, there's a short dirt section. A pleasant ride through fields.