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I can highly recommend this area - it's so great, interesting and varied.

Here we continue on narrow paths

The Old Believers, also known as Filipponi, did not recognize the reforms of Patriarch Nikon introduced in the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century. Persecuted for their religious beliefs, they were forced to emigrate. The first Old Believers arrived in Masuria in the 1820s, initially from the Suwałki-Sejny region, later also from the interior of Russia. The history of the Masurian Old Believers is closely linked to the Wojnowo monastery. The beginnings of the monastery date back to 1836, when the elder Lavrentiy Rastropin (1762-1851) founded a small hermitage on the shores of Lake Duś. In 1847 it was transformed into a monastery, the first abbot of which was Mikhail Chavronin, and in 1849 the monastery became a branch of the famous Old Believer center in Moscow, called the Preobrazhensky Cemetery. As a result of the increasing repression of Old Believers in Russia, the Wojnowo monastery became a refuge for many persecuted. The monastery flourished most in the years 1852-1867, when Pawel Pruski (Pieter Iwanowicz Ledniew, 1821-1895) was the abbot. On his initiative, a printing house was established in nearby Pisz. In 1867 Pawel left Masuria, went to Russia and converted to monotheism, subordinate to the hierarchy of the Orthodox Church.

Krutyń is a small town in Masuria, known primarily for the picturesque Krutynia River, ideal for peaceful kayaking and cycling trips around the area. The water route is easy, shallow and full of charming views, and in the season you can use the services of carriers offering trips also on traditional pychówka boats. It is worth visiting the nearby Royal Pine Reserve, where you will see over 300-year-old trees and interesting educational paths.

Lake Mokre There are several towns of typical tourist character on the shore. Mokre is connected to Lake Uplik (bird reserve) and Lake Zdróżno. On the western side, it is connected to Lake Nawiady, in the eastern-northern part to Lake Kołowin. On its eastern end, it meets Lake Krutyńskie and the Krutynia River.

You can also explore Masuria on horseback

what a beautiful landscape

The climb is definitely worth it, although the steps are a bit narrow and are more reminiscent of a ladder.