Leśno Rajza takes cyclists through the forests of the Tarnowskie Góry and Lubliniec districts in southern Poland. Created through a partnership of six municipalities, the project combines a long main loop with connecting routes and shorter possibilities around Kalety and Lake Chechło-Nakło.
A forest loop and its connections
Świerklaniec Municipality describes Leśno Rajza as a partnership between Kalety, Świerklaniec, Koszęcin, Woźniki, Tworóg and Miasteczko Śląskie. Much of the route runs through the Świerklaniec, Koszęcin and Brynek forest districts. The main loop is marked with a green bicycle symbol, sometimes accompanied by the initials LR.
The regional tourism guide presents the circuit from Miasteczko Śląskie and describes a route that can be divided at Kalety. Beyond the main loop, the municipal guide lists connecting routes towards Świerklaniec Park and Lake Świerklaniec, Woźniki, the Góra Grojec nature reserve near Psary and Nakło Śląskie. A smaller circuit around Lake Chechło-Nakło is also part of the wider project.
Surface and navigation
The regional tourism guide estimates the main loop at about 94 km and describes it as a demanding ride for experienced cyclists. Gravel and unsurfaced roads make up much of the itinerary, alongside quieter public asphalt roads, park paths and cycleways. A mountain, cross or gravel bike with wider tyres is its recommendation.
Expect some awkward sections: the guide singles out coarse stone on the forest road between provincial road 908 and Kalety, and sand between Szyndros and Przygodna streets in Miasteczko Śląskie. It also warns that signs are poor and recommends taking a route track for navigation. Conditions can change, so allow for the possibility of a slower ride.
Water, woodland and heritage
Lake Nakło-Chechło and the Zielona reservoir provide waterside stops on the journey. Away from the water, the regional guide highlights Jeleniak-Mikuliny nature reserve and the old oaks at Potempowe.
At Brynek, the palace and park complex adds an architectural stop to the forest setting. The guide describes a landscaped park and botanical garden beside the palace, as well as a round water tower and former estate buildings. Connecting routes also give riders the option of exploring Świerklaniec Park or the palaces at Nakło Śląskie and Koszęcin.
Choosing a shorter ride
Kalety is a useful reference point for splitting the main itinerary. The regional guide suggests a northwestern circuit of approximately 53 km through Koszęcin and Tworóg, and a southeastern circuit of approximately 46 km through Miasteczko Śląskie and the lakes. These are ways to explore the same project, rather than separate long-distance trails.
The regional guide also describes a northwestern excursion beginning and ending at Kalety railway station. Its largely gravel and dirt surface calls for suitable tyres. Stations at Kalety, Koszęcin and Miasteczko Śląskie offer points of reference when planning access; check current train and bicycle-carriage arrangements before travelling.