'Off-road' doesn't mean a way of spending time after hours – it's a lifestyle. Driving on roads full of potholes into difficult, inaccessible regions but in beautiful countryside or participating in rallies are only some of the highlights of this popular sport using all terrain, 4x4 vehicles and GPS technology. In a way this is the fulfillment of the 'Easy Rider' dream. There are plenty of areas for terrain driving with clubs and organizers of off-road expeditions. You should keep in mind however that off-road driving is not permitted everywhere. Sometimes obtaining permission is necessary, especially in protected nature zones.

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Masuria

The lowland routes in Masuria are surprisingly difficult. Apart from asphalt roads, forest roads and roads along lakes and rivers there are swamp crossings and steep uphill trails. Popular off-road routes start in well-known tourist towns: Mrągowo, Pisz, Szczytno, Gizycko and Ełk.

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Świętokrzyskie Mountains

The Świętokrzyskie Mountains, located almost in the middle of Poland, are the central point on off-road maps. Expeditions on difficult tracks in the Kielce area and hard mountain crossings can be coupled with visits to historical sites in the region which boasts a very ancient culture.

Close to Włodawa in Polesie

The annual, 'International Off-Road Car Rally IPA offroad Poland', is organized in the Hanna Commune in the Wlodawa District (Lubelskie Voivodeship). The event is organized by the Mazovian Voivodeship Group of the International Police Association (IPA). The competition is attended by experienced and beginner drivers of competitive off-road cars, standard tourist cars and quads.  Navigation driving, trial tests and time driving trials are part of the competition.