Zieleniec is a special place in summer, and its name accurately reflects what you can expect from it. Beautiful mountain surroundings and numerous tourist attractions make it one of the best destinations for people looking for a rest close to nature. Now discover with us all the potential that lies in it. Zieleniec in spring and holiday season turns into a real paradise on earth!
Picturesquely located between the Orlickie Mountains and Bystrzyckie Mountains, Zieleniec is a tourist center, where residents of not only Lower Silesia, but also the whole of Poland come. Known for its excellent conditions for skiing in winter, thanks to its microclimate and crystal clear mountain air, it is also gaining popularity in the off-season. As soon as it gets warm, lovers of sports, relaxation, sightseeing or trips in the family circle come to it. And although it may seem unlikely, Zieleniec in summer is in no way inferior to its winter installment!
The multitude of available attractions makes everyone happy to visit Zieleniec. In spring, nature comes to life in it, creating an opportunity to spend time in a variety of ways until the end of summer. The lack of crowds, visiting the village during the winter, makes the rest much more pleasant.
Zieleniec in summer and spring gives you the opportunity to rest in a variety of ways. There will be something for themselves both people who want to spend time actively and lovers of blissful relaxation. There will also be attractions for people focused on visiting museums or monuments or traveling together with young children. Zieleniec has everything that tourists need!
Zieleniec is a great starting point for walking on the mountains. Straight from it leads the trail to Orlica — the highest peak of the Polish Orlické Mountains — and Wielka Desztna, which is the highest in the entire range. On them there are observation towers, directly created to admire the landscapes offered by Zieleniec in summer.
An interesting excursion can also be a walk through the peat bogs. They cover as much as 270 hectares and include two bowls Topielisko and Black Swamp, with the nature reserve forming the whole of the first and part of the second of them. Thanks to their wildness and amazing atmosphere that prevails there, they are a big attraction when it comes to Zieleniec in summer. The trails laid out there allow you to admire nature, including numerous species of insects and birds, as well as relax close to nature.
However, the attractions related to trekking do not end in this village. The Table Mountains National Park is located right next to it, and there are Szczeliniec Wielki, Rock Town or Wrong Rocks waiting for tourists.
What else do the surrounding areas and Zieleniec itself have to offer in this matter? Lifts open in summer! Such an attraction in the off-season is offered by the nearby winter sports centre Zieleniec Ski Arena. In summer and spring, two cable cars operate there - Gryglówka and Nartorama SkyWay Express, which are a great opportunity to rise above the ground and admire the beautiful surroundings, staying comfortably in a gondola.
Zieleniec in summer and spring is a real paradise for cyclists. Beginners and more experienced amateurs of two-wheeled riding can enjoy many kilometers of picturesque routes. Singletrack Glacensis and Family Bike Park with loops of varying difficulty are particularly popular. The latter works on the slopes of Gryglówka and Nartorama in Zieleniec Ski Arena in summer and spring, when the ski season will end. It includes routes with such graceful names as Sztos, Patataj, Crazy Dad, and Bom-bel.
However, Zieleniec in spring, until autumn, also has something for those who prefer road cycling. Very well maintained roads with numerous bends and elevations are ideal for amateur athletes of this type of cycling.
You can read more about cycling routes around Zieleniec here: Cycling routes in the Kłodzka Valley.
What can I do in the summer in Zieleniec? As soon as it gets warm, kayaking on the Bardo River is a great idea, which is the perfect combination of sport and recreation. Tourists looking for more powerful sensations will enjoy rafting. Due to the specific topography, in the period from March to October the state of waters in the vicinity of Zieleniec rises, which creates ideal conditions for water entertainment.
People who like water sports can also choose to travel outside Zieleniec — in summer attractions are also waiting at Lake Bialski and Lake Bystrzycki. Their waters are ideal to go kayaking, pedal bikes or taking a boat.
It is possible to exchange for a long time, what Zieleniec offers tourists. Attractions open to visitors in summer and spring include museums of Papermaking and Toys, historic architectural buildings such as St. Anne's Church and Masarykova Chata Hostel, as well as nearby spa towns: Duszniki-Zdrój, Kudowa -Zdrój and Polanica-Zdrój. You can read about other attractions that Zieleniec can offer in summer here: Explore Zieleniec — attractions and why should you come to rest?
What else does Zieleniec have in store? Attractions for children! In summer and spring, the youngest can take advantage of many facilities dedicated to them. In addition to the previously mentioned Toy Museum and Family Bike Park, Fun Park in Polanica-Zdrój awaits them, 24 km away. An interesting idea for entertainment for children is also horseback riding in the Gryglówka ranch located in Zieleniec.
Staying with the offer of the Sport Arena center, it is worth mentioning a few more attractions, which will be ideal for children visiting Zieleniec. Summer extract is the first of them. Thanks to safe driving conditions, it will provide a wonderful opportunity to admire the beautiful panorama of the Orlické Mountains without having to participate in a hiking trip. Dusznicki Expres, on the other hand, is a railway running between Zieleniec and Dusznikami-Zdrój. Its route leads so that everyone can see the area in its full glory, and by the way they have the opportunity to explore and relax.
As for Duszniki-Zdrój and Zieleniec, summer attractions are also numerous outdoor events and events taking place there throughout the holiday. In July, the area hosts the Literature Mountain Festival literary event, accompanied by numerous meetings with authors and concerts. In August, the International Chopin Festival takes place in Dusznikak-Zdrój. This is an important event on the local calendar that brings together classical music fans from all over the world.
Visiting Zieleniec in summer, you can also take part in smaller events and open-air festivals organized locally. Their announcements can be found primarily on local news portals.
Speaking about the attractions that Zieleniec is famous for in summer and spring, you can not forget about the facilities equipped with facilities for relaxation. Regardless of whether you are focused on active or lazy rest, staying in a facility with a SPA and wellness zone will always be a good idea. After all, nothing improves mood so much as a good massage or a hot bath during the holiday. Discover Zieleniec in spring now! The attractions that await you here will make your stay an amazing experience!
Guests who want to visit Zieleniec are welcome to visit Vital&Spa Resort Szarotka. We are located in the heart of this village, which creates an ideal opportunity to see its biggest attractions. Apart from its unique location, our facility is distinguished by a wide range of relaxation and revitalizing treatments. We have as many as 7 offices where we take care of our visitors. There is also a fitness room, a recreational pool, a jacuzzi, a paddling pool for children and as many as three types of saunas.
In turn, our free rooms in Zieleniec will create an ideal opportunity to relax in comfortable conditions. At our disposal we offer 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms and studio type, as well as apartments that can accommodate up to 6 people. Each is equipped with a full sanitary facility and high-quality appliances and furniture. Moreover, the resort has free parking and an indoor and outdoor playground for the youngest guests. On the other hand, the convenient location makes it easy to reach wherever you want or walk along and across the whole of Zieleniec. Spring and summer attractions that await you are the best incentive for such a trip!
Are you wondering what to do in Zieleniec in summer and spring? Contact us and we will be happy to help you choose the most interesting attractions in the vicinity of Hotel Szarotka.