Transwielkopolska Trasa Rowerowa, usually abbreviated to TTR, connects the northern and southern reaches of Greater Poland through Poznań. Its two branches offer different journeys: the northern arm travels towards Okonek through towns and lake country, while the southern arm reaches Siemianice through historic settlements and the region’s hills.
North from Poznań to Okonek
The northern branch leaves Poznań by Lake Kierskie and heads through Sobota, Pamiątkowo and Baborówko to Szamotuły. It continues through Obrzycko, Czarnków and Trzcianka to Piła, then passes Jastrowie and Podgaje on its way to Okonek.
There are several reasons to pause among the towns. Szamotuły has the Górka Castle and Halszka Tower; Piła has the Staszic House; and Podgaje has a hydroelectric power station on the Gwda. Near Okonek, the lookout tower on Góra Tecławska offers another stop at the northern end.
Trzcianka municipality describes its local part of the northern route through Radolin, Teresin, Trzcianka, Kochanówka, Łomnica, Kępa and Stobno. This sequence is useful when selecting a shorter ride around the town.
South through historic Greater Poland
The southern branch heads from Poznań towards Tulce, Koszuty and Środa Wielkopolska, then continues through Winna Góra and Miłosław towards the Żerków-Czeszewo Landscape Park, Jarocin and Pleszew. Farther south, the itinerary takes in Gołuchów, Kalisz, Ostrów Wielkopolski and Antonin before finishing at Siemianice.
The stops offer a mix of architecture and landscape. At Koszuty, the regional museum occupies an eighteenth-century manor house. Gołuchów is known for its Renaissance castle and landscaped park, while Antonin has a wooden hunting palace associated with Chopin. In Siemianice, the church of St Giles is a landmark at the southern end.
The southern branch was designed by Andrzej Kaleniewicz, according to Przygodzice municipality. The municipality also describes the route around Trzcieliny and the ponds of the Barycz Valley landscape park.
Terrain, signs and planning
The route is part of the Wielkopolska Bike network. Look for the TTR abbreviation on maps and green cycle-route markings in the field. The Greater Poland Tourist Organisation places the common Poznań junction beside Lake Malta, making the city a useful reference point for choosing either branch.
The northern landscape is characterised by forests and lakes; the southern arm crosses more open farmland and reaches higher ground. Żerków municipality reports sandy sections between Tursko and Gołuchów and between Antonin and Ostrzeszów, as well as demanding climbs towards Żerków, Bałczyna and Kobyla Góra. Allow for these when choosing a bicycle and dividing the southern journey into manageable sections.
For a nature and heritage-focused trip, the Żerków-Czeszewo Landscape Park combines part of the Warta valley with forest reserves and glacial terrain. Towns such as Środa Wielkopolska, Jarocin and Kalisz provide natural points around which to organise individual sections. Check local route information and conditions before setting out.