Category Archives: Unexpected Places

Polish Las Vegas – A Winter Stop on the Cycling Map of Central Poland

Looking for unusual winter attractions in Poland? Near the town of Sieradz, one seasonal stop breaks the quiet rhythm of Central Poland with an explosion of light.

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🚴 Cycling to Koniec Świata — Poland’s Quirkiest Dead-End in the Forest

Green road sign marking Koniec Swiata, a popular cycling destination in the forest of central Poland
The road ends here — literally. Koniec Swiata is one of Poland’s most unexpected cycling destinations

Deep in central Poland, a sandy road winds through the woods, only to end abruptly at a sign that reads Koniec SwiataThe End of the World. There’s no dramatic cliff edge or fiery abyss, just trees, silence, and the quiet satisfaction of having found a place that’s exactly what it claims to be.

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🚴‍♂️ Chasing Giants: A 135 km Autumn Ride to Europe’s Mightiest Excavator

Autumn usually means trading my road bike for something sturdier — comfort over speed as winter looms. But last year, an irresistible detour: news that the K-41 bucket-wheel excavator, one of Europe’s largest machines, had surfaced from the depths of the Belchatow mine for maintenance. A fleeting sight, maybe once a decade. So I mapped a 135 km route, laced up my cycling shoes, and set off to meet this industrial legend.

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