Pogoria IV Reservoir - Walking and Biking Path
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Discover Pogoria IV Lake!
Pogoria IV Lake, also known as Kuźnica Warężyńska, is one of the largest water reservoirs in southern Poland. It is part of a complex of four Pogoria lakes, which are popular spots for relaxation in the Dąbrowa Górnicza region. The reservoir was created by flooding the 'Kuźnica Warężyńska S.A.' sand mine (hence its name). Together with the nearby Pogoria III reservoir, it is a great place for recreation:
- The advantage of Pogoria IV is an asphalt path stretching for 8 kilometers along the southern and western shores
- The bike path connects with the bike paths of the neighboring Pogoria III reservoir, offering many kilometers of safe infrastructure for biking, rollerblading, or walking with a stroller
- The path is suitable for bikes with trailers
- There is no swimming area at Pogoria IV (you can find a swimming area at the neighboring Pogoria III reservoir)
- The asphalt path along Pogoria IV is very sunny (you can find shaded paths at Pogoria III)
Pogoria IV - Parking and Access
You can reach the Ratanice stop right next to Pogoria IV on its western side by city buses:
Free parking:
- Ratanice Street in the Ratanice district of Dąbrowa Górnicza
- Marianki Street near the Marianki Dam in the Marianki district of Dąbrowa Górnicza
Pogoria IV is the youngest reservoir in the Pogoria complex
It was created nearly 20 years ago, in 2005, for retention and flood control purposes. Pogoria IV is the largest reservoir in the entire Pogoria complex. The lake is 8 km long and 3 km wide. This artificial lake is a paradise for anglers. You can also sail here. Swimming and sunbathing are not officially allowed, but in the northern part of the reservoir, you can find wild, sandy shores.
Connection to Pogoria III
A special, convenient, and asphalt connector (tunnel) with the path around the neighboring Pogoria III lake has also been opened, so you no longer have to cross the railway tracks with your bikes.
Neighboring Pogoria III Reservoir
At the nearby Pogoria III reservoir, there is a guarded swimming area with a sandy beach, a playground, food outlets, and a shaded asphalt walking and biking path about 6 km long:
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Pogoria III Lake in Dąbrowa Górnicza - route around the lake and map
Bike Trail Around Pogoria IV
On the bike trail maps in Dąbrowa Górnicza, the bike path surrounds the entire Pogoria IV reservoir - however, it is worth noting that the comfortable asphalt road for pedestrians and bikes is only along the western and southern shores of the reservoir. You can circle the lake - but on foot or with a mountain bike, and you need to be prepared for some less pleasant sections.
The downsides of this section include parts along the road and numerous sandy sections in the forest - not really suitable for the average cyclist. Additionally, the signage was sometimes not the best, which can make orientation difficult.
For those interested in more wild adventures, here are some photos:
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