Crooked Forest
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About 400 pine trees whose trunks bend sharply at roughly 90 degrees near the base, their origin still a mystery, making it one of Poland’s most unusual natural sights.
The Crooked Forest is located near the village of Nowe Czarnowo, close to Gryfino, about 25 kilometers south of Szczecin. Around 1930, 400 Scots pines were planted here. Near the base of each trunk, they curve north at nearly 90 degrees before growing upward again, forming hook-like shapes. Theories about their origin vary. Some believe they were shaped by people to make furniture or boats, while others attribute the bends to heavy snow or to tanks rolling over them. The reserve is free to visit. It is small, and a visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes. You need to drive or take transport to Nowe Czarnowo and then walk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Central Cemetery
- Emerald Lake
- Szczecin Underground Routes
- Harbour Gate
- Cathedral Basilica of St. James
- Old Town Hall & Hay Market
- Łasztownia & Odra Boulevards
- Loitz House