Stuhm: Castle, Lakes and Cycling Routes

• Stuhm lies between two lakes that were once connected.
• The castle is a 14th-century Teutonic Order castle and was the former summer residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order.
• An illuminated walking and cycling path runs for about 5 km around Jezioro Sztumskie.
• By the lake, the Jaszczurowe Wzgórze recreation and leisure area offers a viewpoint overlooking the town panorama.
• There is a supervised bathing area at Jezioro Sztumskie during the summer season.

Stuhm lies on the Gdańsk–Malbork–Toruń tourist route and the international R-1 cycling route. The town is also part of the “Szlak Powiśla” tourist route, which runs from Elbląg via Malbork to Kwidzyn. The R-1 is therefore a cycling connection, while the other two names refer to tourist routes.

There is also an illuminated walking and cycling path, about 5 km long, around Jezioro Sztumskie. It is a separate point of reference for paths right by the lake; the tourist routes mentioned above offer a different perspective for planning your trip. If you are considering Stuhm in terms of cycling or touring, you can distinguish between these different route connections.

Its location on the isthmus between Jezioro Sztumskie and Jezioro Barlewickie gives the landscape a clear connection to both lakes. They were once connected. The path around Jezioro Sztumskie is illuminated and described as suitable for both walking and cycling; it is approximately 5 km long. This makes the lakeside loop a separate path option to consider alongside the longer-distance routes.

The Jaszczurowe Wzgórze recreation and leisure area is also located by Jezioro Sztumskie. Its viewpoint offers a view of the town panorama. The supervised bathing area at the lake is seasonal and operates during the summer season; check the current operating arrangements before visiting to swim.

The castle in Stuhm is a 14th-century Teutonic Order castle. It was the former summer residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and is now home to a branch of the Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku. The castle thus brings together its historical role and its present-day institutional function.

The historic character of the town also includes the urban fabric of the old town and the castle complex. This ensemble is listed in the register of monuments of the Pomeranian Voivodeship; the entry dates from 16 July 1959. It covers the old town structure together with the castle complex. This distinction helps you find your bearings in Stuhm: the castle is a single building, while the register entry also covers the urban fabric.

The castle and the register entry for the old town represent the town’s historical character; the lake, viewpoint and seasonal bathing area offer a different focus. For cyclists, both the illuminated path around the lake and the international R-1 are relevant route connections. You can first decide whether this combination suits your travel interests, then compare specific hotels according to your own requirements.

A broader cultural reference is Dzierzgoń in Sztum County. The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity was built on the castle hill in the 13th century and preserves a tombstone from 1347. The Church of the Holy Spirit is part of a former Reformed monastery complex. Its boarded barrel-vaulted ceiling is entirely polychromed, meaning it is decorated in multiple colours.

Discover more destinations: Zajezierze, Sztumskie Pole, Sztum, Kiersity, Stanowo, Stary Dzierzgoń, Przezmark and Górki.

Which route goes around Jezioro Sztumskie?

An illuminated walking and cycling path runs for about 5 km around the lake.

When is there a supervised bathing area at Jezioro Sztumskie?

The bathing area is supervised during the summer season. Check the current operating arrangements before your visit.

What is the historical significance of Stuhm Castle?

It is a 14th-century Teutonic Order castle and was the former summer residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Today it is home to a branch of the Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku.

For an overview of the wider region: Pomerania.