Wężnik
Wężnik [ˈvɛ̃ʐnik] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzęcin, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Krzęcin, 9 km (6 mi) south of Choszczno, and 67 km (42 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. It had less than 10 inhabitants in 2007.
Whilst it was a part of Germany it was called Hammermühle, meaning 'hammer mill', signifying that a workshop or forge likely used to exist here along the Mała Ina.
For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
Geography
The Wężnik forest makes up one of the 8 districts of the Choszczno Forest District. The forest contains lakes, outwash deposits, and a 3.5 km (2.2 mi) educational trail created in 2001, with information boards, a firepit, and equipment for sports including a volleyball net and a balance beam.
References
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ "Leśniczówka Wężnik". WestIsTheBest.pl. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Janas, Jan (2024-04-17). "Choszczno Forest District - State Forests". Choszczno Forest District (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Choszczno Forest District - State Forests". Choszczno Forest District (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Choszczno Forest District - State Forests". Choszczno Forest District (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-04-22.