The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Lasy Sękocińskie

The shooting in Magdalenka took place on the night of 5-6 March 2003 and was part of a police operation aimed at apprehending criminals from the so-called "Mutants" gang. The aim of the operation was to apprehend Robert Cieślak and Igor Pikus, who were responsible for numerous murders and criminal activities. The operation had a tragic course, as two policemen died in the explosions and gunfire, and seventeen others were injured. The "Mutants" gang, associated with brutal crimes, had on its account, among others, the murder of a policeman and other mafia executions. During the operation, the criminals used various explosives, which led to an explosion, killing one of the anti-terrorists. After the explosion, there was an exchange of fire, which ended in a fire in the building. Cieślak and Pikus died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, and not from gunshot wounds, as was initially thought. After the operation, some police officers left the service due to traumatic experiences. In response to the event, the police introduced changes to training and equipment for counter-terrorists and established the Counter-Terrorist Operations Office to better prepare officers for similar situations in the future.

The shooting in Magdalenka took place on the night of 5-6 March 2003 and was part of a police operation aimed at apprehending criminals from the so-called "Mutants" gang. The aim of the operation was to apprehend Robert Cieślak and Igor Pikus, who were responsible for numerous murders and criminal activities. The operation had a tragic course, as two policemen died in the explosions and gunfire, and seventeen others were injured. The "Mutants" gang, associated with brutal crimes, had on its account, among others, the murder of a policeman and other mafia executions. During the operation, the criminals used various explosives, which led to an explosion, killing one of the anti-terrorists. After the explosion, there was an exchange of fire, which ended in a fire in the building. Cieślak and Pikus died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, and not from gunshot wounds, as was initially thought. After the operation, some police officers left the service due to traumatic experiences. In response to the event, the police introduced changes to training and equipment for counter-terrorists and established the Counter-Terrorist Operations Office to better prepare officers for similar situations in the future.

The Sękocińskie Forests are a forest complex in the Mazovian Voivodeship, stretching on the border of the Łowicko-Błońska Plain and the Warsaw Plain. These forests are about 8 km long and up to 3 km wide, and national road no. 7 runs through their middle. They are home to many species of plants and animals, with a dominant pine stand, as well as deciduous species such as oak, hornbeam and alder. The ground cover includes blueberries, lilies of the valley, as well as numerous mosses and ferns. Wild boars and roe deer can be found in this area. There is also a monument in the forest commemorating the execution of 223 Pawiak prisoners who were executed in 1942 in Magdalenka.

Amazing reservoir 💪, worth a visit

The glade is "teeming with life", a nice place.

The 6-hectare reservoir serves as a retention reservoir. Its main purpose is flood protection, but it is also an ideal place for residents and tourists to relax. At its shore, there is a square with a playground, picnic tables and a gazebo. Bathing is prohibited in the reservoir, but it is still a great place for a family picnic, a bike trip or a walk. In autumn and spring, the area changes into a kingdom of birds. Here you can see herons, swans and several species of ducks, including teals, mallards and pochards. It is worth taking a closer look at the latter - these seasoned divers can dive to a depth of 2.5 meters!

a good place to roast sausages over a bonfire

A clearing with shelters. Please note that the red trail next to it is not passable. It is better to take this part to the main road.