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Gichta Tower of the Former Waleska Ironworks in Palowice

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Silesian Voivodeship
Żory
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Gichta Tower of the Former Waleska Ironworks in Palowice

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Gichta Tower of the Former Waleska Ironworks in Palowice

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  • Location: Żory, Żory, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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    June 7, 2021

    Cycling

    A few kilometers north of the center of Żory, in the forest, by the Gichta pond, there is a brick hoist tower operating here in the first half of the …
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    August 2, 2022

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    The remains of the "Waleska" Steelworks, closed in 1855.
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    June 11, 2023

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    It is worth visiting on the occasion of the Palowickie Lake District
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    Palowice Lake District – Garbocz Ponds loop from Żory

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Elevation 250 m

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    Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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    Location: Żory, Żory, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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