In Poland, there is a rich network of various types of tourist trails, which are specific tourist routes; sometimes they are natural, but more often they are designated with the interests and needs of tourists in mind.

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The following trails are distinguished: hiking trails (mountain and lowland), bicycle routes (mountain and lowland), water routes (sailing and kayaking), equestrian trails (mountain and lowland), ski trails (mountain and lowland), historical routes, nature trails , motor routes (sightseeing routes).
Trails must be marked appropriately for safe and interesting sightseeing. In the area of national parks and nature reserves, these are generally the only acceptable routes that tourists can use.
Noteworthy are the thematic routes, referring to historical, cultural and natural values. Mostly these are multi-kilometer trails connecting objects and places connected thematically with one area or attractions of a similar nature. So they will be historical, archaeological, ethnographic, cultural, architectural, industry, biographical and pilgrimage routes.