The observation tower in Krzyzes – View of Lake Nidzkie loop from Lisiczyn

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Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Pisz

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The observation tower in Krzyzes – View of Lake Nidzkie loop from Lisiczyn

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The observation tower in Krzyzes – View of Lake Nidzkie loop from Lisiczyn

02:49

43.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.68 km

Entrance to Pisz Forest from Ruciane-Nida

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From Ruciane towards the village of Zamordeje, we enter the forest complex called Piska Forest - the largest, extending to approx. 100 thousand km. ha, forest complex in Masuria. Located …

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4.85 km

Port Ruciane-Nida

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Ruciane Nida is a specific place on the route of the Great Masurian Lakes, a bit off the beaten track from the main attractions of Masuria, where there are not so many people and it is much calmer.

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8.99 km

Lake Nidzkie Nature Reserve

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12.7 km

Pleasant Ride on a Forest Road

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They poured out thick rocks and the ride is not so pleasant anymore, there are also places with sand.

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16.2 km

The observation tower in Krzyzes

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The Krzyże observation tower offers a beautiful view of Lake Nidzkie. Nearby, there's a tavern and a campsite.

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29.9 km

View of Lake Nidzkie

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Viewpoint on the Nidzkie Lake

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37.1 km

Wiartel – Mazurska Loop Cyclist Service Area

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Wiartel - Cyclists Service Area

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37.4 km

Wiartel Village

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A picturesquely situated Masurian lake next to the town of Pisz, surrounded by Piska Forest. The lake will certainly be appreciated by fishermen, because it is well stocked and provides …

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43.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

5.77 km

4.43 km

1.86 km

304 m

166 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

11.1 km

6.82 km

488 m

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

14°C

11°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2024,‪Czaple‬ – wokół jez. Nidzkie (Ruciane -> Krzyże -> Karwica -> Wiartel)

A very unpleasant section from Karwica towards Wiartle. About 7 km of washboard (small humps on the road every 20-30 cm), you have to take spare teeth - it shakes so much.

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