Wielkopolskie·Poland
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The Transwielkopolska Trail crosses the region north to south for around 300 km, through the forests and lakes of the north, the city of Poznań, and the farmland and fishponds of the south. It is waymarked throughout and runs mostly on quiet roads and forest tracks.
In season: Apr–Oct · Peak: May–Sep
Easy to moderate riding on asphalt, gravel and forest tracks, with small towns for food and beds. Ride one half over a long weekend, or the whole trail in a week.
Farmland and the Barycz edge
Forest and lake country on the way south
Pick a section: the northern half from Okonek to Poznań for forest and lakes, or the southern half from Poznań to Siemianice for farmland. Poznań is the easy start by train.
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