Drawsko

Drawsko can be explored in many ways: by bicycle on routes of varying lengths, on foot in the Noteć Valley, and by taking in historic buildings. The routes differ in their course and length; there is also the waterworks complex with a lock and fish ladder, as well as a restored palace. If you are considering Drawsko as a destination for your trip and as a base for a holiday apartment, these very different experiences can help you decide what kind of holiday you would like to plan.

Cycle routes with different itineraries

The red “Po obu stronach Noteci” cycle route passes through Drawsko and is 57 km long. At 9 km, the black cycle route is much shorter: it runs through Drawsko (Abisynia), via the Kaczeniec forest district to Borzysko Młyn. The two routes can therefore be distinguished by their length and the places described; the black route is listed as a route to Borzysko Młyn, while the red route passes through Drawsko.

For a loop starting and ending in Drawsko, there is a 24 km cycle route via Pęckowo, Marylin and Piłka. Another 34 km loop also starts and ends in Drawsko. It runs via Chełst, Kamiennik, Kwiejce, Piłka and Pęckowo. If you enjoy planning a circular route, you can compare these two options by their length and the places named. The 57 km red route and the 9 km black route offer different lengths and itineraries. This makes choosing a cycling route a practical consideration when planning your holiday, without inferring a walking or cycling time from the distances given.

Explore the Noteć Valley landscape on foot

A 14 km hiking trail starts and ends at the “Yndzel” landing stage in Drawsko. Along the way are the former “Rajczywiec” educational nature trail, the landscape of the Noteć Valley and a group of ancient oaks. The circular route and these stops give the hike its own character. If you are considering a holiday apartment in Drawsko, you can include this route in your plans as one option for days spent walking.

The “Trójwieś” route offers a different way to explore the area. It connects Drawsko, Drawski Młyn and Pęckowo and is suitable for pedestrians, cyclists and Nordic walkers. Unlike the hiking trail starting at “Yndzel”, it is described as connecting three places; the 14 km route, by contrast, returns to its starting point. Which option better suits your plans depends on whether you prefer a loop from Drawsko or a route between the places named. If you have several interests on your trip, you can also consider cycling routes and walking trails separately rather than treating them as one and the same tour.

Discover the lock and palace

The Drawsko waterworks complex was built in 1898. It comprises a single-chamber lock and a chamber-type fish ladder. The lock is an important part of the cultural landscape of the Noteć Valley. This means the area is of interest for more than just its trails: the lock’s design and its place in this cultural landscape are also subjects in their own right for a visit.

Drawsko is also home to a restored palace in a manor park dating from the first half of the 18th century. It offers a different cultural focus from the waterworks complex: here, the palace and manor park take centre stage, while there it is the lock and fish ladder. If you would like to combine nature and culture on your trip, you can consider both when choosing your accommodation in Drawsko, without combining them into a single route.

The options described range from a short cycle route and longer loops to a hike that returns to “Yndzel” and a route between three places. When looking for a holiday apartment in Drawsko, you can first consider whether cycling, hiking or historic buildings will shape your stay. The route lengths and their explicitly stated itineraries provide a concrete basis for comparison.

More destination pages

If you would like to compare more destination pages as you plan your holiday, you can also find Pestkownica, Trzcianka, Marylin, Miłkowo, Kuźnica Żelichowska, Kuźniczka, Czarnków and Kocień Wielki here.

For the overview of the wider area: Czarnikau.