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Giżycko

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Boyen Fortress

Name: Boyen Fortress
Rating: 2

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Location: Giżycko, powiat giżycki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Boyen Fortress

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1. Giżycko Swing Bridge – View of Lake Śniardwy loop from Giżycko

58.9km

03:38

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

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2. View of Lake Śniardwy – Giżycko Swing Bridge loop from Ogonki

66.4km

04:05

280m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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3. Boyen Fortress – Giżycko Swing Bridge loop from Giżycko

11.5km

00:46

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Easy

Tips

Mariusz Z

June 19, 2024

The Boyen Fortress in Giżycko was built in the years 1843 - 1855 as an object blocking the strategic isthmus between the Niegocin and Kisajno lakes.

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Friedrich Kämper

June 28, 2024

Interesting because it was only built in the 19th century!

The fortress played an important historical role in World War I and II

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Location: Giżycko, powiat giżycki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

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