Iński Landscape Park

The Iński Landscape Park, established on November 4, 1981, is located in the central part of the Ińskie Lakeland and covers an area of 17,763 hectares, with an additional buffer zone of 26,240 hectares. Its primary goal is to protect the unique post-glacial landscape and biodiversity. The park is home to numerous lakes, including the largest, Lake Ińsko, as well as fragments of moraines formed during the Baltic glaciation. Forests dominate the park's area, and the landscape is characterized by diverse landforms such as ravines, kames, and tunnel valleys. The park's flora includes approximately 700 plant species, 73 of which are protected, while its fauna comprises 39 mammal species and 142 bird species, many of which are endangered. Historically, the area has a rich heritage, with the oldest traces of human presence dating back 8,000 years. In the Middle Ages, the region was a site of conflicts between various states and noble families, including the Wedel family, who built a defensive castle in Ińsko. After World War II, the region became a settlement area for repatriates, which influenced changes in the cultural landscape. The park features nature reserves, ecological sites, and Natura 2000 areas. A green hiking trail runs through the most interesting parts of the park, and a viewpoint at Głowacz offers a picturesque panorama of the surroundings. An interesting natural phenomenon is the floating islands on Lakes Kamienny Most and Linówko, which serve as a refuge for waterfowl.