Dates:
22-23.06.2024 (Saturday – Sunday)
28-29.09.2024 (Saturday – Sunday)
Route:
Supraśl – Surażkowo – Pieczonka – Borki – Kondycja – Nowosiółki – Jakubin – Wzgórza Świętojańskie – Kołodno – Cieliczanka – Supraśl.
The route of the 2-day ride leads through the most interesting natural and cultural areas of the Knyszyn Forest.
Length of the route:
1st day – approx. 21 km
second day – approx. 23 km
Program:
In the morning, after the meeting and briefing at the Equestrian Center of KS “Victoria”, we set off from Supraśl , passing e.g. near the monastery in Supraśl, one of the most important cultural objects of Podlasie. After covering about 1.5 km, we immerse ourselves in the backwoods of the Knyszyn Forest, overcoming numerous ascents and descents of the Flint Mountains for 5 km. There are numerous hills and hills in the “Krzemienne Góry” reserve (hence its name). Their slopes are relatively steep. The relative heights of the hills reach up to 30 m, which provides an unforgettable experience during our horseback journey.
On the way, we make a short stop and a mini photo session in the “Forest Gallery” under an old oak tree (a place commemorating the tragic events of the January Uprising of 1863).
In the middle of the route, a 2-hour horse rest and rest with lunch are planned in a charming horse farm in Surażków (Agritourism farm “Ritowisko”), where we have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the breeding of horses of the Kladruby horses breed . The breed was bred at the stud Kladruby on the Laba river, created in 1572 by Emperor Maximilian II and is treated in the Czech Republic as a national treasure. Kladrub is currently one of the heaviest warmblood horses, available in only two colors (gray or black) with a height of more than 170 cm and a weight of more than 700 kg with a characteristic humpback head. They were typical carriage horses, perfect for harnessing to this day. The best example of this is “Ritowisko”, whose host drives two-, four- and even six-horse carriages.
In the afternoon we continue our journey. There are such attractions ahead of us as: a beautiful Orthodox church in Łaźnia; the charming village of Pieczonka “drowned” in the forest; forest roads running along the borders of the ” Bahno in Borki” nature reserve. This reserve was created to protect extended boreal peat boglands , characterized by a rich flora of vascular plants and bryophytes and a large number of protected species.
After traveling about 10 km, we reach “Uroczysko Borki”, where two shingled houses await us, sunset and fog over the vast meadows located on the Supraśl river and a charming hostess with a delicious dinner.
In the morning, after an early breakfast, we continue our journey. Before us is Kondycja, and then the village of Nowosiółki. From Nowosiółki we head for Jakubin, a town which today is only a place on the map and where we can only see the ruins of Jakub Sakowicz’s farm. After a short ride along a forest road, the most beautiful, interesting and most difficult section of our rally is ahead of us: Wzgórza Świętojańskie – a range of the highest moraine hills in the Knyszyn Forest . Relative heights reach up to 80 m, with an inclination of up to 30 degrees (steep hill slopes). Before us: Mount St. Anna (202 m above sea level) with a place commemorating the January Insurgents of 1863, Góra Kopna (211 m above sea level ) with an observation tower and mount st. John (214 m above sea level). Next to it, we pass by Królowy Most known from the films from the series “At Lord God behind the stove”.
On the way, an hour’s rest with provided lunch and the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views. After the meal, we continue our journey through the lush and diverse forests of the Knyszyn Forest. After passing the forest village of Cieliczanka and riding another 4 km, we will see Supraśl, with the bell towers of catholic and orthodox churches towering over the town. These can be seen for nearly 1 km, when entering the town from the side of Cieliczanka.
Supraśl is worth staying here for a few days longer. A charming town with a history dating back to the end of the 15th century, with numerous monuments, picturesque streets, spread along the Supraśl River, surrounded by the Knyszyn Forest, it will surely charm everyone. The health resort spas offer rehabilitation treatments, graduation tower (mineral-rich water droplets in the air in the tower have beneficial health effects similar to that of breathing in sea air and regional cuisine. rich tourist offer are additional advantages that won’t make you regret the time spent here.
Price:
1050,00 zł/person