Waplewo: Kayaking Route, Church and Cemeteries

• A kayaking route on the Marózka begins in Waplewo.
• The brick church was built in 1870, replacing an older wooden building.
• A military cemetery dating from 1914 lies on the edge of the village. It is the burial place of 426 German soldiers and 206 unidentified Russian soldiers; most of the German soldiers have been identified.
• An excursion route of about 36 km runs from Olsztynek through Waplewo to Maróz and can be travelled by car or bicycle.

The two route descriptions serve different travel needs. The kayaking route begins in Waplewo on the Marózka; the excursion route, about 36 km long, runs from Olsztynek through Waplewo to Maróz and is travelled by car or bicycle. Those looking for a water route can use the named starting point as a guide. For a journey overland, the excursion route is the relevant route description. Waplewo is either the starting point of the kayaking route or a place along the route between Olsztynek and Maróz.

The brick church is still standing. It was built in 1870, replacing an older wooden building. The large military cemetery dating from 1914 lies on the outskirts of Waplewo, by the E-7 and the road to Jadamowo. It is the burial place of 426 German soldiers, most of whom have been identified, as well as 206 unidentified Russian soldiers. The construction date and burial figures provide two different historical points of reference for Waplewo.

Two cemeteries from the second half of the 19th century can also be distinguished by their location and designation. A Catholic cemetery lies north of Waplewo beside the E-7 and is visible from the road. Remains of a Protestant cemetery are located 200 m south of the village beside a field track. The southern site is specifically described as remains. The cemeteries are also in different directions and beside different roads.

The excursion route from Olsztynek through Waplewo to Maróz is about 36 km long and can be travelled by car or bicycle. In Waplewo, the church, the new school and the 1914 military cemetery are recommended as places to visit. This list names three stops in the village. The church and military cemetery each have a specific historical date: 1870 for the brick church and 1914 for the cemetery. The school is described as a new school.

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Where does the kayaking route on the Marózka begin?

The kayaking route on the Marózka begins in Waplewo.

Which places are recommended to visit in Waplewo on the excursion route?

The church, the new school and the 1914 military cemetery are recommended.

How do the cemeteries in Waplewo differ?

The military cemetery on the edge of the village dates from 1914. The Catholic cemetery from the second half of the 19th century lies to the north; remains of a Protestant cemetery from the same period are located 200 m to the south.

Go to the broader travel overview: Olsztyn.