Moryń – Defensive Walls, Lake Morzycko and Ice Age Traces
Accommodation in Moryń
Moryń combines an unusually well-preserved medieval town fortification with the scenery of Lake Morzycko and traces of the Ice Age. The oval, almost horseshoe-shaped layout of the old town gives the place its distinctive character. If you want to choose between history, outdoor activities and lakeside time during your stay, you will find a range of themes to explore here.
Old Town and Defensive Walls
The defensive walls of Moryń survive around almost the entire perimeter of the town. In West Pomerania, they are one of the few examples of medieval urban fortifications preserved to such an extent. Together with the oval, almost horseshoe-shaped layout, they make the distinctive shape of the old town a good starting point for exploring the town’s history. The fortifications are a notable attraction for anyone who does not want to plan their stay solely around activities on the water.
The Church of the Holy Spirit is another of Moryń’s historic features. It was built from granite stones in the 13th century. Inside is an altar made of granite blocks, one of only a few of its kind in Poland. The construction and altar provide a distinct point of interest alongside the defensive walls: here, the focus is not on the town’s fortifications but on the remarkable use of granite in church construction. Visitors interested in history and sacred architecture can take these features into account when planning their trip.
Walking Routes for Different Levels
There are two Nordic walking routes around the old town, differing in length and difficulty. The green route around the defensive walls is 1.7 kilometres long and rated easy. The red route is longer, at 3.6 kilometres, and rated moderate. It starts at Plac Wolności and heads towards the Church of the Holy Spirit. These details offer a practical basis for choosing between a shorter, easier walk and a longer route of moderate difficulty for the day.
The different route lengths make it easier to decide what kind of activity fits your plans for the day. If you prefer a shorter walk, consider the green route; for a longer Nordic walking route, the red one is an option. Its starting point at Plac Wolności and direction towards the church provide an indication of its course, but do not mean that it is a loop or that it ends at the church.
Lake Morzycko and Ice Age Traces
Moryń’s inland bathing area is on the natural Lake Morzycko, on ul. Jeziorna. Its shoreline is 75 metres long. The lakeshore also offers other points of interest: an avenue with imprints of the paws and hooves of Pleistocene animals runs along the shore. At Lake Morzycko, a waterside landscape meets an unusual glimpse of Ice Age wildlife.
Moryń is also home to the promenade with the Aleja Gwiazd Plejstocenu on Lake Morzycko. It is open to the public, and admission is free. The Geopark Information Centre hosts the exhibition “Doświadczenie epoki lodowcowej” (“Experience of the Ice Age”), which takes visitors on a journey through time from the last Ice Age to the present day. Those interested in the geological past can combine the traces along the lakeshore with an exhibition, while the historic old town offers a different focus for the trip.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
When looking for an apartment in Moryń, you can consider whether you would like to focus your stay more on architecture or on Nordic walking.
Other Destinations
Other destinations: Nowe Czarnowo, Nawodna, Krzywin, Binowo, Widuchowa, Stare Brynki, Cedynia, Chojna.
For the main travel overview: Gryfino.
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