Grabówiec offers a specific point of interest for cyclists: a cycling route runs through the village and leads to the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk. If you would like to add culture and hiking to your trip, you will find more destinations in Pułtusk, within the wider Pułtuski travel destination.

Cycling route and village hall area in Grabówiec

The cycling route runs through Grabówiec and draws attention to the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk. It stands by the roadside and at the edge of a field, making it a clearly identified landmark along the route. If you plan to cycle, check current route conditions before setting out; they may change.

Another local point of interest is the area around the new village hall. It was redeveloped as part of the “Green and Recreation Zones in Pułtusk” project. This gives you two different themes to consider when planning: the cycling route through Grabówiec and the completed redevelopment of the area around the hall.

If you are primarily planning the cultural and hiking destinations listed below, focus on Pułtusk. This lets you combine local planning with other destinations in the wider Pułtuski travel destination without treating the places as one and the same.

Culture and hiking in the wider Pułtuski travel destination

Pułtusk, the seat of the county administration, lies in the Narew Valley, at the boundary between the Ciechanowska Upland and the Kurpie Lowland, and on the western edge of the Biała Forest. In the town, the market square combines a distinctive scale with historic buildings: at 400 metres, it is Europe’s longest paved market square and is surrounded by townhouses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Collegiate Basilica of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pułtusk is also an important cultural landmark. It has been recognised as a Pomnik Historii, a monument of particular importance to Polish culture. It is also regarded as the best-preserved and most complete example of the so-called Pułtusk group of Masovian Renaissance architecture.

Since 1964, the Regional Museum has been housed in the town hall tower at Rynek 43. The exhibition “Medieval Proto-Town in Pułtusk” presents the town’s earliest history in its oldest urban brick building. Check before planning your visit whether the exhibition is still on display. Historical and art exhibitions are held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene; the chapel also continues to serve as a place of worship.

Another historic stop is Pułtusk Castle. It stands on a hill on the banks of the Narew, was formerly the residence of the Bishops of Płock, and is now Dom Polonii, a conference and hotel centre. Its former role and current use offer different historical points of reference.

Several hiking trails start in Pułtusk. The Szlak Borów Nadnarwiańskich starts on Bartodziejska Street, passes near the Popławy Nature Reserve, and continues towards Zatory. The Szlak Wielkiej Przygody runs from Pułtusk via Popławy, Wielgolas Nature Reserve, Obryte and Sadykierz to Komorowo. Another hiking trail runs from Pułtusk via Ponikiew and Szygłówek to Gnojno. For the Szlak Borów Nadnarwiańskich, check the trail markings and access locally.

Seasonal visitor attractions include the former Jesuit store cellars at Wzgórze Abrahama. Visits are possible from May to September on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; admission is at 13:00 and 15:00. Check visiting hours before planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Kalinowo, Dzierzenin, Pułtusk, Ponikiew, Pomocnia, Karniewek, Boby, Budy Pobyłkowskie.

Return to the wider travel overview: Pułtuski.