The Bóbr Valley Landscape Park

Location, size and the park establishment

The Bóbr Valley Landscape Park is located in the Western Sudetes and Sudetic Foothills and covers areas of three poviats: Karkonosze, Lwówek, and Złotoryja. The Bóbr River in this section serves as a natural border between the Jizera Foothills and the Kaczawskie Mountains and Foothills.

It was established in 1989 to protect the Bóbr River valley, which is known for its rich natural environment and picturesque landscape. The park covers an area of nearly 10,943 hectares.

Geological structure, vegetation and animals

The Bóbr Valley is a picturesque place on the map of the Sudetes. The Bóbr River meanders through the hills, creating and revealing diverse terrain resulting from the complex geological structure. A characteristic feature of the Park is also the numerous geological outcrops in the form of rock walls.

In the area of this landscape park, you can encounter numerous species such as bats, spotted salamanders, grass snakes, newts, and adders. In terms of vegetation, this area is unique on a Sudetes-wide scale. The tree stands in the forests are well-preserved, and in most cases, they have a character close to natural.

Attractions of the Bóbr Valley

In the Park, there is the “Góra Zamkowa” nature reserve, on which the Wleń Castle is built.

In the southern part of the Bóbr Valley, the dammed waters of the river create the picturesque Pilchowickie Lake. It is the largest artificial reservoir in the Sudetes and one of the largest with a stone dam in Poland.

The landscape park area is a popular recreation destination. Some of the most frequently visited places include: Ducal Tower in Siedlęcin, Perła Zachodu, Borowy Jar, Lwówek’s rocks, or already mentioned Pilchowickie Lake. The Bóbr River has the typical characteristics of a mountain river, with swift currents and a stony bottom. It is often used for pontoon or kayak rafting.