In 1999, John Paul II made the longest pilgrimage to his homeland, lasting almost 2 weeks. On the way, he rested in the Suwałki region. He stayed in the Camaldolese Monastery in Wigry and the surrounding area for 3 days. Interestingly, during his stay, John Paul II went to Leszczewo and unexpectedly visited the Milewski family. This route is now known as the papal route. The next day, he reached Augustów from where he sailed to Studzieniczna.

Translated by

•

Paweł Hulajnoga

September 1, 2023

Cycling

Papal Trail + Green Velo

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Papal Trail Shrines (Szlak Papieski)

riders

#1.

Gorczyca Lock – Paniewo Lock loop from Mołowiste

35.5km

02:13

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

#2.

Augustów Roundup Memorial Site – Church of Saint Anne loop from Giby

42.2km

03:26

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

#3.

Church of Saint Anne – Augustów Roundup Memorial Site loop from Rezerwat Perkuć

45.7km

03:51

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation -20 m

Weather

Wednesday 25 March

8°C

3°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: gmina gmina gmina Płaska, powiat augustowski, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Mikaszówka Lock (Śluza Mikaszówka)

Perkuć Lock

Gorczyca Lock

Kudrynki Lock

Tartak Lock (Śluza Tartak) on the Augustów Canal

Wooden Bridge on the Augustów Canal

Jezioro Mikaszewo

Perkuć Nature Reserve

Kaplica w Strzelcowiznie

Mikaszówka

Rezerwat Przyrody Perkuć

Bridge Over the Czarna Hańcza River

Papal Trail Shrines (Szlak Papieski)

#1.

Gorczyca Lock – Paniewo Lock loop from Mołowiste

#2.

Augustów Roundup Memorial Site – Church of Saint Anne loop from Giby

#3.

Church of Saint Anne – Augustów Roundup Memorial Site loop from Rezerwat Perkuć

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️