When I moved from Warsaw to Wrocław in 2020, the singletracks in Strzelin were the first MTB spot I decided to visit. I liked them back then, and after the renovation and expansion in 2025, they are now even better!
On the Strzelin Hills, there are currently 5 singletracks, with not very creative names – from S1 to S5. They are arranged in a loop that is about 25 km long. All trails are suitable for beginners, only S1 is a bit more difficult than the others.
The trails are very well marked. Before each trail, there is a map, and on the climbs, arrows point you in the right direction.
You can also find all the trails on Trailforks.
You can start your bike trip at the parking lot at Leśnictwo Gościęcice or at the parking lot in Nowolesie. Both parking lots are about an hour’s drive from the center of Wrocław. You can also take a train to the Strzelin or Biały Kościół station.
In Biały Kościół, there are ponds that I’ve never visited, but they might be a good place to rest after riding. There’s a beach and a bistro there. On the singletracks themselves, there are shelters at the parking lots and at the beginning of the S3 trail.
If you park at Leśnictwo, the loop starts with a climb on a gravel road to the start of trail S4. This is a very easy trail, gently descending, with gentle turns and small berms.
Right after it, trail S5 begins. This is the newest and longest section – almost 5 km. It doesn’t have a distinct uphill and downhill part, but alternates between gentle climbs and descents. The descents are varied with rollers, tabletops, and berms, but everything is rideable even for beginners.
S5 will take you to the climb for trail S1. This is the most difficult one and, in my opinion, the most fun. During the 2025 renovation, it gained larger berms, making it flow better at higher speeds. The main photo of this article comes from the most interesting spot on this trail, and this is how that spot looked before.
On trail S1, there are also a few double rollers. You can roll over them, but you can also jump over them. Although to jump, you need to pedal, because the trail is quite flat.
Even though it’s the most difficult singletrack in Strzelin, it’s still rideable even for beginners on “regular” mountain bikes. Probably not for children who have just learned to ride a bike, but if you already have some skills, I recommend it. However, if you don’t want to ride this trail, you can go directly from S5 to the climb for trail S2. And if you want to ride it several times, it’s best to park in Nowolesie, which is closest to this singletrack.
The next singletrack – S2, first goes gently downhill and then gently uphill, leading to a shelter with a fireplace.
The last singletrack – S3, starts with a climb to the top of Miecznik. From there, you’ll enjoy about 2.7 km of a pleasant descent with small berms. The video below starts at the top.
S3 ends at the parking lot at Leśnictwo. If you want more and want to extend your route a bit, you can ride up the gravel road again and ride the second part of the S3 singletrack again. You can also extend the entire loop by riding to the top of Gromnik. There is another easy singletrack there – Rodzinny. You can find it on Trailforks.
Even though I now ride at a much higher level than 5 years ago, I also had a good time on the Strzelin Singletracks this year. Best on S1, and the others were a pleasant change from the difficult trails.
If you’re just starting out in mountain biking or looking for a place for a weekend family bike trip, I recommend the singletracks in Strzelin. If you’re looking for an MTB XC training spot near Wrocław, I also encourage you to visit the trails on the Strzelin Hills.
Check out my map of MTB spots to find more places to go mountain biking in Lower Silesia and beyond.
Thank you :)
Leave a Reply