Zegrze Light – Żerań Canal to Zalew Zegrzyński | Warsaw By Bike

If the city life is starting to feel a bit much, it’s time to hit the “cycling highway” toward nature. This route is a synonym for comfort—flat, green, and incredibly “insta-friendly.” It’s more than 25 km of pure pleasure that ends at the “Masovian Sea” (whole route: about 55 km).

We start at Rondo Radosława, but this time we head towards Warsaw’s northern districts. As soon as you reach the Żerań Canal, you’ll feel the city’s hustle fade away. Once an industrial waterway, this area has undergone an incredible transformation and is now a true paradise for two-wheel enthusiasts.

What will truly impress you here is the infrastructure. The path along the canal sets a standard that would make even the Netherlands proud.

Every now and then, it’s worth easing off the pedals to look around. The Żerań Canal is home to herons, wild ducks, and beavers (keep an eye out for chewed tree trunks!). The picturesque reed beds and vast meadows will quickly make you forget that just a moment ago you were in the heart of a city of millions.

The crown jewel of the trip is the Zegrze Reservoir. In Nieporęt, you’ll be greeted by a vibe straight out of a seaside resort. It’s the perfect moment for a break on the beach or a quick dip in the water. Choose one of the local restaurants, order some fresh fish, and watch the sailboats on the horizon.

After resting, you head back along nearly the same path towards Rondo Radosława.

Pro-Tip: If you’re feeling like a “pro,” take the return route through Aleksandrów—this is a legendary stretch for Warsaw’s road cyclists. And if your legs refuse to cooperate? Just hop on a train at the Nieporęt station—it will whisk you straight back to the center of Warsaw in less than 40 minutes!