Kashubian Trail – one of the most beautiful routes in Pomerania
is the longest and one of the most picturesque tourist routes in the Pomerania region. It runs through the areas of Kartuzy and Kościerzyna counties – from Kamienica Królewska to the town of Gołuń. The route is marked in red and counts. It is a proposition for people who want to get to know the most beautiful corners of the Kashubian Lake District and delve into its history.
The entire trail takes over 20 minutes, and the route is varied – both in terms of the length of the sections and the topography of the terrain. The lowest point is located near Nowa Huta (a village in the Kartuzy commune), while the highest point is near Paczewo. The route leads through numerous hills, valleys and lake areas, offering a variety of landscapes.
It leads through reserves and Kashubian towns
The trail starts in Sierakowice and ends in the town of Gołuń located in the Wdzydze Landscape Park.
The route is approximately 60 kilometers long and leads through It is here that you can see, among others: Zamkowa Góra with relics of an old stronghold that remind us of the medieval history of the region. The route also includes the so-called Devil’s Stone – the largest erratic boulder in Kashubia, measuring about three meters high. According to local legend, he was abandoned by the devil after a failed attempt to fulfill a pact with a human.
The park also has valuable natural resources. The reserve delights with beech forests and varied relief, while “Lubygość” includes a lake of the same name and a small glacial cave. In turn, “Cranes of Mud” is an important habitat for water and marsh birds. These places are a special attraction for people who value contact with nature and observing wildlife.
The next part of the route goes through and covers a section of approximately 18 kilometers. The trail runs along the Trzebiocha and Wda rivers, leading through picturesque areas full of lakes, including
In the village of Wdzydze Kiszewskie you can see the traditional buildings of the region and its culture. The route also leads through the town of Wiele, where there is an extensive religious complex consisting of 23 objects, which is an important pilgrimage site.
There are also many viewpoints on this section. Hills such as offer wide panoramas of lakes and extensive forest complexes, which are among the most characteristic elements of the landscape in this part of Kashubia.
The Kashubian Trail is a proposition for people who like long hikes and contact with nature. It runs through some of the most beautiful areas of Pomerania, combining natural, historical and cultural values. This route is demanding, but at the same time extremely satisfying – it allows you to discover lesser-known corners of Kashubia and see the region from a completely different perspective.
You can’t miss these places along the way
One of the most picturesque points is the place from which you can admire the basin of the Potęgowskie Lakes. This is a unique arrangement of ten water reservoirs, arranged latitudinally, which is rare in this type of landscape. This area is protected as a nature reserve.
In the vicinity of Lake Lubygość there is an unusual structure made of gravel masses and connected with the history of partisans, Gryf Pomorski. This place combines natural values with the memory of events from World War II.
There are also many places of religious and cultural importance along the route. with a Gothic figure of the Virgin Mary, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. In turn, in Ręboszewo it is worth stopping at, from where there is a panorama of the surrounding lakes and hills. This hill is considered a former place of worship, and today it attracts tourists also thanks to the windmill standing there.
Kashubia also for cyclists. A special route has been designated
Although the Kashubian Trail is intended mainly for hikers, the region also offers interesting propositions for lovers of two wheels. One of them is
This trail leads through the Tucholskie Forests, including forests, lakes and river valleys. The routes are marked with different colors and their course allows you to get to know both the nature and culture of the region. The start and finish are in Czersk, and it takes about two days to complete the entire route.
