Kopice on the Szczecin Lagoon

• Kopice lies right on the shore of the Szczecin Lagoon.
• The R-66 “Around the Szczecin Lagoon” cycle route and the ZP-1007 “Szlak Stepnicki” long-distance hiking trail pass through the village.
• Promenada Słońca runs between Kopice and Czarnocin.
• Kopice is home to a protected former churchyard and a former Protestant cemetery designated as protected cultural heritage.

Its location right on the shore shapes the character of Kopice. From the marina, you can enjoy views of sunsets over the lagoon and of larger vessels navigating the international E-30 waterway. This means that, alongside the trails, activity on the water can be another focus of a stay in the village.

Visitors interested in lagoon landscapes and shipping will find a different focus here than on a trip centred mainly on historic places. You can weigh up these different aspects when choosing where to stay, without combining them into a single experience.

For cyclists, the international R-66 “Around the Szczecin Lagoon” cycle route follows the lagoon through Gąsierzyno and Kopice to Czarnocin. The green ZP-1007 “Szlak Stepnicki” long-distance hiking trail also passes through Kopice. Both routes offer a starting point for visitors who want to explore the village as part of a cycling or hiking trip; the routes differ in type and course.

Another option is the nature and education trail Promenada Słońca between Kopice and Czarnocin. It serves educational purposes and offers opportunities for recreational tourism. At the start of the promenade in Kopice, there is a shelter with tables and benches. Along the trail, there are 15 information boards, signposts, a wind gauge and nesting boxes. The promenade’s features therefore include both information along the route and practical facilities.

The “Krzewina” nature and landscape complex lies between Kopice and Czarnocin. It protects grey dunes with oak and pine forest, as well as grassland and pioneer plant communities. These landscape features make Krzewina interesting to visitors who want to consider different natural environments, as well as the lagoon, when choosing a destination.

Promenada Słońca and Krzewina represent two different aspects of the area: the promenade is a nature and education trail with a recreational tourism function, while Krzewina is a protected nature and landscape complex. Visitors assessing the area according to their interests in nature can take these differences into account when planning their trip.

Two former cemetery sites are among the village’s historic features. The protected former churchyard in Kopice dates from the first half of the 16th century. After the church was demolished following 1945, a row of lime trees and some willows remained. These trees are therefore part of the site’s present-day character.

The former Protestant cemetery dates from the second half of the 18th century and is designated as protected cultural heritage. The two sites differ both in when they were established and in their documented histories. For visitors interested in local history and cultural heritage, they add a historical perspective to the nature and trail-related attractions.

Which cycling and hiking routes pass through Kopice?

The R-66 “Around the Szczecin Lagoon” cycle route and the green ZP-1007 “Szlak Stepnicki” long-distance hiking trail pass through Kopice.

What does Promenada Słońca offer?

It runs between Kopice and Czarnocin and serves educational purposes as well as offering opportunities for recreational tourism. At the start in Kopice, there is a shelter with tables and benches; along the trail, there are 15 information boards, signposts, a wind gauge and nesting boxes.

Which protected historic sites are there in Kopice?

Kopice is home to a protected former churchyard dating from the first half of the 16th century and a former Protestant cemetery from the second half of the 18th century, designated as protected cultural heritage.

For the broader travel overview: Stepniczka.