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National park in Poland
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Kampinos Forest National Park (pl: Puszcza Kampinoska) kampinoski-pn.gov.pl is in Mazovia, Poland. The Kampinos Forest National Park protects the beautiful and wild primeval forest, with elks, lynx and bison breeding.
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Skansen budownictwa puszczańskiego
Museum with regional architecture of Kampinos Forest containing three peasant buildings of differing wealth (wealthy, middle and poor).
Miejsce Pamięci Palmiry
Cemetery and museum of executions carried on political prisoners in the forest near Palmiry village in years 1939-1941. About 2000 graves surrounded by forest commemorating some of the more important figures of interwar Poland who died here.
Some of the trees that gained more recognition than others. Usually related to some historic events, or simply old age.
Hanging tree used by Tsarist army hunting rebels of 1863 January uprising. Information board is located nearby.
Another hanging tree used by Tsarist army hunting rebels of 1863 January uprising. A memorial plaque is present below the tree.
Large impressive tree in the middle of a small plain. Over 400 years old and empty inside but still alive.
Large oak located inside strict protection reserve named after one of early proponents of Kampinos National Park. Probably the oldest tree in the forest at over 400 years of age.
Exactly what its name describes. A relatively large 200 years old oak.
Amusement park with a variety of leisure activities including: rope course, climbing wall, mini-golf, circus and animation shows, amusement rides, bike/ski rental and aquapark (two last are paid separately).
Well maintained picnic field on the edge of the park, relatively close to Warsaw. Toilets, places for garbage disposal and an educational route around field.
By bus
Bus journeys from Warsaw will take approximately 30 minutes on the 210 suburban route to Sieraków. Get the metro to Młociny, the northern terminus, and board the bus from there.
By foot
There are four main foot trails going through the park mostly in west to east direction. All of them are day-long hikes of 40 to 60 km length.
By bike
All trails mentioned in 'By foot' section can also be passed on bike and may be actually more viable option for casual visitors.
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