Wężnik [ˈvɛ̃ʐnik] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzęcin, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] 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.
Wężnik | |
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Village | |
  Wężnik | |
| Coordinates: 53°5′37″N 15°25′44″E / 53.09361°N 15.42889°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Choszczno |
| Gmina | Krzęcin |
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.[2]
For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
Geography
editThe Wężnik forest makes up one of the 8 districts of the Choszczno Forest District.[3] The forest contains lakes, outwash deposits,[4] 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.[5]
References
edit- ^ "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.
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