Twin railway viaducts 36 m high — the “aqueducts of the Romincka Forest”. Approx. 82 km, open all year.

Stańczyki Viaducts — Roman grandeur in Masuria

The Stańczyki Viaducts (Wiadukty w Stańczykach) are two twin railway bridges over the Błędzianka valley, on the edge of the Romincka Forest (Puszcza Romincka), about 82 km from Ostoja Dwa Jeziora. Their arches span 30 metres and rise 36 metres above the valley floor, like Roman aqueducts. Accessible all year round — a full-day trip.

On the edge of the Romincka Forest, above the Błędzianka valley, stand two twin railway bridges that look like Roman aqueducts. Arches spanning thirty metres, a height of thirty-six metres above the valley floor — a scale nobody expects in a land of lakes.

The story of their construction is one of wasted effort: work continued, on and off, from 1912 to 1926, one of the bridges never saw a train, and the line was dismantled after 1945. Only the structures remain — and an incredible view.

It is a full-day trip, well worth combining with Gołdap or the Tripoint of borders.

Why it's worth a visit

Among the highest railway bridges in Poland — 36 metres above the valley floor, a scale more Alpine than Masurian.
Architecture straight out of Rome: slender arches spanning 30 metres and a stone texture.
A remarkable story: they took fourteen years to build, and one of the bridges never saw a train.
One of the most photogenic places in the region — different in every season.
In winter, the landscape of the Romincka Forest is exceptional.
A good excuse for a full-day expedition east: Gołdap and the Tripoint where the borders of Poland, Lithuania and Russia meet.

At a glance

two viaducts 36 m high
arches spanning 30 m
architecture resembling Roman aqueducts
the Romincka Forest
one of the most photogenic places in the region.

Practical information

approx. 82 km
all year round, from morning until sunset
admission charged (a small fee)
access via a forest path — closed-toe shoes
do not climb onto the railings.

From Ostoja

A day in the east: Stańczyki, Gołdap (graduation towers, Piękna Góra) and the Tripoint.

Frequently asked questions

Can you walk onto the viaduct?
Yes, in the designated place and taking care. Do not climb onto the railings or edges.

Is it worth visiting in winter?
Yes, the winter landscape of the forest is exceptional.

How long is the drive?
It is approx. 82 km — a full-day trip.

Is it a trip for children?
Yes — with children, keep to the marked paths. Access is via a forest path, so closed-toe shoes will come in handy.

Are the viaducts accessible all year round?
Yes, the site is open all year round, during the day. It is worth checking the current admission rules before you set off.

What can you combine with the Stańczyki Viaducts?
Gołdap (graduation tower, Piękna Góra) and the Tripoint of the borders of Poland, Lithuania and Russia. You can see it all in one day, but you need to set off early.

Where does the name “aqueducts of the Romincka Forest” come from?
From their appearance — the arches of the bridges imitate Roman aqueducts and look quite out of place in the lake-district landscape.

Where to stay when travelling to Stańczyki?
Ostoja Dwa Jeziora in Kal near Węgorzewo is a convenient base for a full-day expedition east — you come back for dinner at the Qchnia Dwa Jeziora restaurant.