Mosina: Cycling Route, Glinianki and Cultural Heritage

Green spaces and recreation by the water

Glinianki consists of flooded former clay pits and is now a green recreation area. During the season, you can swim and relax there. A signposted footpath leads from the car park to the observation tower; information boards cover glacial landforms as well as the local flora and fauna. This makes it a place where recreation and insights into the landscape go hand in hand.

The location of the protected areas also shapes Mosina’s character. Wielkopolski National Park extends to the edge of town, as does Rogaliński Landscape Park. In the vicinity of Mosina, Wielkopolski National Park has 18 areas under strict protection. The Glinianki recreation area and these protected areas represent different aspects of the landscape: one is a former clay pit area, while the others are designated park landscapes.

Cycle to Mosina

The Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy runs from Poznań through Luboń and Puszczykowo to Mosina’s market square. It also connects the town with a section of the Pierścień Rowerowy Dookoła Poznania. This means that both the places along the way and the destination in Mosina are identified for navigating the map. Part of the Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy runs along the banks of the Warta; in places, the route follows county and local roads.

The cycling route and the footpath at Glinianki offer different ways to experience the area: the cycle path connects several towns and ends at Mosina’s market square, while the signposted footpath at Glinianki leads from the car park to the observation tower. If you want to consider both exercise and a specific place to spend time outdoors when choosing your destination, this contrast offers a practical guide.

Townscape, church and galleries

Mosina has a preserved medieval street plan. At its centre is a square market square, with narrow streets branching off from it. The Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy also ends at the market square. St Nicholas Church adds a more recent chapter to the town’s architectural history: it was built from 1952 to 1954 on the foundations of an earlier stone church dating from 1905. Its modern interior features polychrome decoration by Ewa Buczyńska and Walenty Gabrysiak, as well as stained-glass windows by Edmund Hałas.

Galeria Sztuki is housed in the historic building of a former Jewish synagogue, built around 1876. Its exhibitions feature painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, textiles, installations, new media and animated film. The same building also houses Galeria Historyczna, also known as Galeria na Piętrze. It hosts temporary historical exhibitions about Ziemia Mosińska, as well as photography and art exhibitions. The two galleries have different focuses: one showcases various forms of visual art, while the other periodically explores historical and photographic subjects.

Another striking building is Obrabad, a brick building with a tall tower that can be seen from the Mosiński Canal. Local cultural heritage also includes the legend of the “Elegant of Mosina”, which tradition says originated in local tailoring workshops. Public art is also part of the townscape: the mural “Tam, gdzie ptaki śpiewają…” was unveiled on 24 May on the wall of the town hall.

Another way to explore the town’s history is the tourist quest “Mosina w XIX wieku”, devised by pupils from Primary School No. 2 in Mosina. Together with the medieval town layout, the galleries and the legend, it offers several starting points for getting to know Mosina through its local stories as well as its landscapes.

Visitor information

A year-round tourist information point is located at the Gminne Centrum Informacji (GCI), ul. Dworcowa 3, 1st floor. It is open Mondays from 8 am to 4 pm and Tuesdays to Fridays from 7 am to 3 pm. There you can get information about regional attractions, as well as brochures, flyers and maps. If you need the opening hours for your plans, check the schedule before your visit.

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