A section of the route along the Blizna River passes the Powstańce site. There, an obelisk commemorates participants in the January Uprising; in 1863, a field forge was operating at this location. For travellers who are also interested in history, this is a specific cultural and historical reference point in Blizna.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Blizna.
Geographical Location
Blizna is described as a locality in the municipality of Nowinka, in Augustów County and the Podlaskie Voivodeship.
Nature
The route along the Blizna River runs from Lake Blizno towards the Rospuda Valley through the Augustów Forest, which is protected within the Natura 2000 network.
Experiences
The Blizna River is listed as having a canoeing route; Ateny on Lake Blizno is indicated as a place to begin the tour. This suits travel planning in which a canoe trip is one of the desired experiences.
History
The route along the Blizna River also includes monuments connected with local wartime history, including crosses, obelisks and graves in the forest.