The most interesting cycling routes in Łódź – where to go for a ride

Łódź continues its efforts to become an increasingly bicycle-friendly city. New cycling paths are constantly being built here, and a public bike-sharing project has also been launched. Cycling enthusiasts can count on various facilities and continuously developing and renovated infrastructure. See which cycling paths in Łódź are the most beautiful and where to cycle on a weekend.

Cycling path – along the photocode trail

Photocodes, Europe's first mobile tourist information system, were used to develop Łódź tourist routes for both hiking enthusiasts and cycling fans. As part of the project, 53 Łódź monuments were made available and described, arranged into two routes: villas and palaces, and industrial architecture. The trails can be explored both on foot and by bike.

A one-and-a-half-hour ride along the route marked by Łódź monuments will certainly appeal to history enthusiasts and lovers of art and culture. The trail begins at Plac Wolności, then runs through the streets: Gdańska, Więckowskiego, Wólczańska, Kościuszki, Piotrkowska, Moniuszki, back to Piotrkowska, Kościuszki, Wólczańska, Piotrkowska, Tymienieckiego, Kilińskiego, Księży Młyn, Targowa, Plac Zwycięstwa, Tuwima, Narutowicza, Jaracza, Sterlinga, Rewolucji 1905 roku, Franciszkańska, Ogrodowa and ends at the starting point – Plac Wolności.

Following the footsteps of Łódź Jews

Another cycling route worth exploring in Łódź runs through important historical sites related to World War II events, particularly numerous in Radogoszcz and Bałuty. The path is suitable for anyone interested in the city's history, Jewish culture, and who would like to see particularly important sites of remembrance for victims of Nazi crimes. The estimated time to cover the entire route is about one and a half hours.

The path begins at Plac Pamięci Narodowej (National Memory Square). It then turns onto Zgierska Street, Julianowska, Inflancka, Aleja Pamięci Litzmannstadt Getto (Litzmannstadt Ghetto Memorial Avenue), Zagajnikowa, Bracka and ends at Aleja Chryzantem. By cycling this route, we can see, among other things, Radogoszcz prison, where Jews were held during World War II, as well as Redegest station, from which transports departed to extermination camps.

Cycling path to Łódź's Lublinek

Lublinek was still a separate village until the 1980s, which was gradually incorporated into the city. In this way, Łódź gained an enormous forest covering 90 hectares. Today it is a district particularly frequently visited by lovers of active outdoor recreation. You can spend a pleasant time here by the pond, admiring aircraft taking off from the nearby airport.

We start this route trip after the railway crossing (after crossing Sztormowa Street) and head straight along Pilotów Street, then turn onto Zamiejska. We stay on this street until a forest entrance appears before our eyes. From there we follow forest paths that will lead us to the airport fence. From here you can admire taking off and landing aircraft.

The most charming corners of Łódź – Ruda Pabianicka

Ruda Pabianicka is one of the most beautiful and most charming districts of Łódź. You'll find wooden villas here, vast forests and many ponds. The path should be used by everyone who values rest in quiet surroundings and beautiful nature. You can reach Ruda Pabianicka by bike starting from Demokratyczna Street. Then turn onto Ekonomiczna/Starorudzka, Trudna, Rudzka, Popioły, Przyjemna, Zastawna, Patriotyczna and finally Farna. The riding time along the path is about one and a half hours.