Green Velo

The suggested excursion should fulfil the expectations of cyclists, who want to go on a real adventure, traveling through forests several hundred metres from the Ukrainian border. Among the most important attractions on the route are the Orthodox church complex in Radruż (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a tombstone of fallen UPA soldiers at the Radruż cemetery and a spa park, sanatoriums and the Poniński Palace in Horyniec-Zdrój.

This exceptional excursion begins in the car park of the “Bajka” sanatorium in Horyniec-Zdrój. When you leave Horyniec, head towards the nearby town of Radruż. The next section of the route runs through forests and meadows several hundred metres from the Ukrainian border. You can encounter wild animals on this part of the trail, including deer, foxes, hares and wild boars. You should also be prepared for an encounter with the Border Guard – it would be a good idea to have your ID with you. Heading straight ahead, you should reach the town of Basznia Dolna. Here you will turn right and head down Road No. 867 to the very end.

Route:

• Horyniec Zdrój (0,0 km)
• Radruż (3,5 km)
• Huta Kryształowa (10,5 km)
• Basznia Dolna (19,5 km)
• Horyniec Zdrój (32,5 km)

Surface:

• Asphalt: approx. 65%
• Gravel and dirt-sand approx. 35%

Partially marked route:

• Horyniec-Zdrój – Huta Kryształowa: Green Velo
• Remaining sections: typical public road signs

Tourist attractions on the route:

• Horyniec-Zdrój – a health resort famous for its rich peloid resources. The most interesting sites are the Poniński Palace, in which the spa is located, the court theatre and the Franciscan monastery. The Spa Park is located in the centre of town. The spa also has several resort centres able to accommodate visitors. During a cycling trip, you can take a rest at the reservoir.
• Radruż – the most interesting site during the excursion is the Church of St Paraskevi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple dates back to 1583, and is currently considered one of the oldest wooden Orthodox churches in Poland. In addition to the church, it is also worth visiting the wooden bell tower, the old and new cemetery with the white Brusno limestone crosses or the grave marker related to the legendary Tatar captive.
• Huta Kryształowa – a tiny town by the border, with the remnants of the Andruszewski family manor. Currently you can see the tree-line alley, remnants of a former estate (farm buildings and manor) and the glassworks. In the town, you can see two Molotov Line bunkers.
• Basznia Dolna – the town where you can find the Borderland Settlement – a themed village that shows the cultural heritage of Ziemia Lubaczowska. It is worth taking part in the regional events, most of all the Festival of Culture and Borderland Food.