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Drawieński
National Park
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Drava is the name of a river
that originates in Italy, runs through Austria,
Slovenia and Croatia to empty into the Mura River.
However, there is another river with the same
name that flows in Poland and which has been a
favorite spot of Karol Wojtyła. The Pope-to-be
was enchanted with the Polish Drawa, which is
the most picturesque canoeing route in the Pomorskie
Lakeland district. In its old-growth forests,
rich fauna and flora have been preserved among
the picturesque scenery of the river, whose current
at points has the strength of a whitewater river.
On May 1, 1990, this area was incorporated into
the Drawieński National Park.
Throughout the Park's 11,000 hectares, the postglacial
landscape of the Drawska Primeval Forest is protected.
In the valleys of the Drawa and Płociczna Rivers,
which periodically flood, alder river carrs and
unique ash and elm trees, and marshy meadows are
found. In the treetops, live the kingfisher, goosander,
and common goldeneye. In the rivers, populations
of trout, bull-head and salmon can be found. In
the Park, beaver and otter live, and the latter
is depicted in the Park's emblem.
Moreover, in the forests of the Drawieński National
Park, over a dozen of lakes are located, the largest
being Lake Ostrowieckie with an area of 387 ha.
Tourists who come to the Park in large numbers
say that this is the most beautiful lake of the
Pomorskie Lakeland. As early as before WWII, three
islands situated on the lake had the status of
nature reserves, as cormorants, ospreys, and eagle
owls nest there and populations of lake trout,
powan and white-fish populate the waters.
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DOBIEGNIEW
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The Dobiegniew Municipality uses the attributes
of its numerous lakes and rivers to promote
water sports, especially sailing and canoeing.
In the town of Dobiegniew, you will find
Lake Wielgie, with an area of 1.6 km and
length of 3.3 km, and the Mierzęcka Struga
River, which empties into the Drawa River.
At a distance of only 1 km, in northwestern
part of the municipality a group of lakes
is situated. The largest of the group is
Lake Osiek, with an area of 6.1 km and a
length of 10 km. Such natural properties
are conducive to the development of recreation
and tourism. What is more, the municipality
can be easily accessed, as main domestic
roads, including the Berlin-Gdańsk route,
intersect and rail lines to Szczecin and
Poznań run through the region.
Summer season is inaugurated in Dobiegniew
with the Dobiegniew Cup International Junior
Football Tournament held under the patronage
of Kazimierz Górski. At the beginning of
July, young footballers from across Europe
and their families come there to participate
in sports games staged at sports centers
nestled among forests that include sports
fields and halls with all necessary facilities.
Festivals and music concerts accompany the
games.
While staying in Dobiegniew, you cannot
forget about the dramatic events of WW II.
In years 1940-45, the largest war prisoner
camp was located there. Oflag IIC Woldenberg
was the place of imprisonment for 6,500
officers. At present, the Museum of Woldenberg
Prisoners is located in the camp.
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Urząd
Miejski w Dobiegniewie
ul. Dembowskiego 2, 66-520 Dobiegniew
tel. 095 761 10 01, fax 095 761 10 41
www.dobiegniew.pl,
e-mail: urzad@dobiegniew.pl
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CZŁOPA
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The Człopa Municipality is located in
the southwestern part of the Wałeckie Lakeland
along domestic road no. 22 leading from
the Polish-German border through Gorzów
Wlkp. to Gdańsk. The history of the town
is over 755 years long and dates back to
the early times of the Piast state. Because
of its turbulent history, the historic layout
of its center was completely destroyed.
At present, spatial development plans describe
the Ziemia Człopiańska region as a territory
with ecological properties. Beautiful forest
complexes that constitute 72.5% of the municipal
area, more than 40 lakes, 15 of which are
made available to anglers, clean rivers
and no industry polluting the natural environment
are among major advantages of the municipality.
Nature lovers will find here a unique calciphilous
mountain plant called sedge, as well as
rare species of roses, and orchids. In the
forest, wild boar, deer, badger and chase
game that live in its natural environment.
In the marshy ground, a rare mud turtle
lives. In 2001, an 18-km trekking and cycling
trail was established along the shores of
the Człopsk lakes to promote the tourist
attractions of the region. Building a state-of-the-art
sewage treatment plant and ecology-friendly
landfill and hooking up a majority of local
households to a sewerage network are among
the main investments of local authorities
that guarantee quality recreation in clean
environment. Investments in the municipal
infrastructure are conducive for the development
of entrepreneurship, mainly in the timber,
processing and agritourism sectors.
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Urząd Miasta i Gminy Człopa
ul. Strzelecka 2, 78-630 Człopa, tel. 095
259 10 69,
www.czlopa.pl,
e-mail: umig@czlopa.pl
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TUCZNO
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In the Tuczno Municipality, one of the
20 largest confectionery manufacturers in
Europe operates without impairing the recreational
character of the region. Not only those
with a sweet tooth for chocolate are attracted
to Tucz-no. The restaurant in the local
Gothic-Renaissance castle, where you can
come for a weekend, a holiday, or to a conference
or seminar, also offers splendid cuisine.
Ludwik Wedel built the castle in the shape
of a horseshoe in 1338. It was reconstructed
in 1846 and features such architectonic
details as fitted ornaments made of sandstone
placed along windows and sgraffito. Tourists
interested in history, apart from the numerous
historic churches, can visit a shelter complex
situated in Wisielcza Góra, a 151 m tall
hill, which constitutes an element of the
Wał Pomorski fortifications.
Also naturalists will find major attractions
in Tuczno, including impressive oaks, whose
trunks have a circumference of 7 m. Local
reserves protect Lake Głodne and Sicienko
and the Płociczna River. Lake Głodne includes
a complex of dystrophic lakes, and in Lake
Sicienko you can find leather leaf, which
is one of the area's most precious plants.
Until recently, Płociczna was also a spawning
ground for redfish. Last but not least,
Lake Bytyń Wielki is an area with well-preserved
natural conditions.
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Urząd Miasta i Gminy Tuczno
ul. Wolności 6, 78-640 Tuczno,
tel. 067 259 30 35, tel./fax 067 259 30
89,
e-mail: umig_tuczno@poczta.onet.pl,
umigtuczno@interia.pl
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DREZDENKO
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The Drezdenko Municipality is located
on the edge of the Drawska and Notecka Primeval
Forests. It covers an area of 400 sq. km
and has a population of 18,000. Forests
constitute over 65% of the municipal area,
including nature reserves. The "Lubiatowskie
Uro-czyska" reserve was formed from the
"Czaplenice" and "Łabędziniec" reserves.
It also includes the area of Lake Lubiatówko,
which has an area of 188.42 ha. The "Lubiatowskie
Uroczysko" reserve enchants with its slopes
that surround the lake and water heads,
which surprisingly are found among dunes.
As in any range, you can find water, mud
and raptor birds there. The "Czaplisko"
reserve features 160-190 year-old pine trees.
In its territory, a colony of gray heron
is protected. The "Łubówko" forest reserve
is characterized by a diversified moraine
landscape on the edge of the Drawieńska
Primeval Forest.
In the municipality, there are many picturesquely
situated lakes that are popular tourist
venues. Among the most popular recreation
centers in the region are those in Gościm,
Lubiatów, Goszczanów, Zielątków, Zagórze
and Lubiew. Its diversified surface features
attractive trekking and cycling trails conducive
for active relaxation in the open air.
Among other attractions in the town and
municipality are historic sights, such as
a park and palace complex in Wolności Square,
a neo-gothic church dating back to 1902,
fragments of fortifications dating back
to 17th c, and a 17th c arsenal building
(today housing a museum).
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