Swaderki: Lakes, Pine Forests and the Marózka

Extensive pine forests and the lakes Maróz, Pawlik, Po-plusz and Pluszne define the landscape. The Marózka flows swiftly through Swaderki; its clear waters are home to trout. Kayak trips are offered on the Marózka and the Łyna. Near Swaderki, on Lake Maróz, is the largest campsite in the Olsztynek municipality.

The names of the four lakes provide a concrete reference point for the lake district around Swaderki. The Marózka is different: it is a river that flows through the village. Its swift current, clear water and trout are features of this waterway. Together with the extensive pine forests, they create a landscape in which the lakes and river play different roles.

So if nature is a focus of your trip, you can orient yourself around two different kinds of water: the lakes nearby and the Marózka in the village. The kayak trips mentioned follow the river landscape; a campsite with shoreline areas and swimming spots is located on Lake Maróz.

Kajaki Swaderki offers kayak trips in Swaderki on the Marózka and the Łyna. A kayak route on the Marózka starts in the village at Lake Pawlik. The Swaderki–Kurki route is listed as starting at the operator’s base in Swaderki and takes approximately two to three hours. These two starting points locate kayaking options both at the lake and at the operator’s base in the village.

The approximate duration of the Swaderki–Kurki route helps with an initial estimate of the time required. Check the current route details with the operator before planning. This lets you compare the trip with your other travel plans based on the information about its starting point and duration, without assuming an exact travel time.

The campsite on Lake Maróz is near Swaderki and extends along two kilometres of shoreline. Its listed features include several swimming spots, a sandy lakebed and wooden jetties. A beach volleyball court is also located in a shaded area by the lake, not far from Bar u Szwagra.

This lakeside location differs from the kayaking options that start in the village: the campsite is near Swaderki, while the kayak starting points described are in Swaderki. When planning your stay, you can therefore consider the shoreline of Lake Maróz separately from the river activities in the village. Check before your trip whether the campsite is currently operating.

A 30.3-kilometre route passes through Maróz, Swaderki, Kucharzewo on Lake Pluszne, Orzechowo, Ząbie, Kurki, Brzeźno Łyńskie, Lipowo Kurkowskie and Bolejny before returning to Maróz. Its length and the sequence of places listed provide a regional overview, with Swaderki as one stop. The Swaderki–Kurki kayak route, by contrast, is listed as taking approximately two to three hours.

A war cemetery dating from 1914 is another local point of interest. It lies in the forest west of Swaderki, 1.5 kilometres from the Olsztynek–Swaderki road. Alongside the lakes, river and kayaking options, the area thus offers a historic site and a longer route as different aspects to explore.

Discover more destinations: Klewki, Klebark Wielki, Tumiany, Dorotowo, Myki, Nowe Kawkowo, Rzeck, Naterki.

How long does the Swaderki–Kurki kayak route take?

It takes approximately two to three hours. Check the current route details with the operator before planning.

Which lakes are mentioned near Swaderki?

The landscape includes the lakes Maróz, Pawlik, Po-plusz and Pluszne. The Marózka is the river that flows through Swaderki.

Where is the war cemetery dating from 1914?

The cemetery lies in the forest west of Swaderki, 1.5 kilometres from the Olsztynek–Swaderki road.

Go to the wider travel overview: Olsztyński.