内容摘要：I stumbled upon the popular tourist attraction, The Gum Wall, in Seattle.

I stumbled upon the popular tourist attraction, The Gum Wall, in Seattle.

Bordering Germany and the Czech Republic, Lower Silesia is an ancient and pristine region in the southwest of Poland. Thanks to hundreds of miles of extensive and varied trails among the forests and foothills of the region's various mountain ranges, the area has fast become one of Europe’s premiere cycling destinations.It's a sensory feast for cyclists, with tyres crunching over serpentine gravel tracks, birdsong echoing between trees. Beyond these expertly designed routes, medieval castles, charming villages and Neo-Baroque spas beckon.

Beneath the mountains of, grassy valleys brim with fragrant herbs and rare flowers, while waterfalls tumble over rocks in otherwise peaceful forests. Some call this ‘Bicycle Land’ and for over a decade, trail experts have plotted and numbered dozens ofthat lead visitors through the best of the park.

These mountains are far from impenetrable — they rise gently to just over 5,249 feet and they’re peppered with off-road routes that vary from narrow, single-file cycle paths (aka ‘singletracks’) to wide gravel trails. Despite the well-developed cycling infrastructure, the countryside here remains immaculate.The trails are frequently punctuated with signposts that provide directions, cycling information and route numbers, meaning you can focus on choosing a tranquil glade to stop in for lunch rather than peering at maps.

At the heart of the trail system, you’ll find Szklarska Poręba, a popular town from which you can directly access a rich choice of looped routes. Some, such as the Duża Szklarska Loop (

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