Zesławicki Lagoon
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  Zesławicki Lagoon | |
| Location | Kraków |
| Coordinates | 50°06′28″N 20°01′57″E / 50.10778°N 20.03250°E |
| Surface area | 0.09 square kilometres (0.035 sq mi) |
Zesławicki Lagoon (Polish: Zalew Zesławicki) is an artificial body of water consisting of two reservoirs separated by a concrete causeway.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Located near Kraków's Mistrzejowice district, as well as the villages of Raciborowice (gmina Michałowice) and Batowice (gmina Zielonki), it is used as the water intake for some osiedla of Nowa Huta. The name of the lagoon is derived from Zesławice, a former village attached to Nowa Huta and later incorporated into Kraków, where the dams and reservoirs were built.
The lagoon lies approximately 215 metres above sea level.[10] It is bordered by Gustawa Morcinka Street to the south, Ku Raciborowicom Street to the east, the No. 8 railway track to the north, and the site of a once planned third reservoir to the west. The River Dłubina feeds the lagoon, with a dam at the inlet controlling the water levels in the reservoirs.
The lagoon was built in the 1950s. By the mid-1980s, it had largely ceased to serve its original function due to the development of Lake Dobczyce.
Recreation
[edit]Around the lagoon, there is a peaceful circular trail approximately 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) long, perfect for running and walking.
The once-planned third reservoir is now overgrown with vegetation, creating a habitat that supports diverse array of birds species. In addition to swans and ducks, visitors can observe spotted crakes, garganeys, spotted redshanks, cuckoos, and water rails. While birdwatching is enjoyable year-round (except in winter), spring is considered the best time to visit.[11]
Transport
[edit]A free car park with space for a dozen cars is located on Gustawa Morcinka Street, right by the lagoon. For public transport, you can take bus 159 or 193 to the Kruszwicka stop, followed by a twenty-minute walk to the lagoon.
References
[edit]- ^ "Zesławicki Reservoir Loop". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "BIP Miasta Kraków - Mapki dzielnic" (in Polish). Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Wydawnictwo COMPASS. "Mapa turystyczna gminy Zielonki" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Gmina Michałowice - Mapa ulic w Raciborowicach" (in Polish). Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Kurbiel, Łukasz (2022-07-07). "Zalew Zesławicki". Niezwykła Małopolska (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Zalew Zesławicki - Przewodnik - Dioblina". www.dioblina.eu (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Kraków - Zalew Zesławicki. Atrakcje turystyczne Krakowa. Ciekawe miejsca Krakowa". polskaniezwykla.pl. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Kraków. Cisza i spokój nad zalewem. Znasz to miejsce? [ZDJĘCIA] | Kraków Nasze Miasto". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Groźne zjawiska meteorologiczne w Krakowie i powiecie krakowskim w świetle interwencji straży pożarnej i policji". Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Geoportal krajowy". geoportal.gov.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Zesławice Reservoir | Birdingplaces". Birdingplaces.eu. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
