Stare Brynki: Hiking Trail, Village History and Nature

• The red-marked Nadodrzański hiking trail passes through Stare Brynki; within the Gryfino municipality, it covers 31.45 km.
• Stare Brynki can be reached on foot and by bicycle via a red hiking trail.
• Stare Brynki is a Cistercian village; the monks were granted rights there around 1240.
• The Church of Saint Faustina Kowalska stands in the center and was built toward the end of the 19th century on the site of an earlier church.

The section of the red hiking trail approaching Stare Brynki passes through open terrain. The Wietrzne Góry hills can be seen to the right of the route. This gives you a specific impression of the landscape: an open stretch before the village, accompanied by a named group of hills. It complements the village’s history with a clear perspective on nature and the landscape.

The village’s history has two chronological landmarks: rights granted to the monks around 1240 and the church built toward the end of the 19th century. The church was constructed on the site of an earlier church and stands in the center of Stare Brynki. In this way, the early history of the Cistercian village and a later church building are connected to a specific place in the village. For visitors interested in history, this comparison offers an accessible starting point without conflating the two dates.

You can spot roe deer and hear cranes in and around Stare Brynki. Porcini mushrooms and slippery jack mushrooms can also be found in the area. The nature theme thus ranges from watching and listening attentively to the mushrooms found there.

North of Stare Brynki, a road runs through the forest along the Omulna stream to Puszcza Bukowa and to the ruins of a mill and a sawmill. Both ruins bear the same name as the stream. This named watercourse therefore provides a point of reference for the landscape and for the built remains mentioned there.

Within the broader travel destination of Greifenhagen, Gryfino offers a distinct urban focus. Its historic town layout is still clearly recognizable as a 13th-century foundation. On the right bank of the East Oder, Gryfino’s waterfront serves passenger ships and water-based tourism. A cycle path runs along the entire promenade; there is also a free public toilet. These are different themes from the village history, forest and nature watching in Stare Brynki.

For regional orientation: PKS Szczecin operates services from Gryfino bus station to Szczecin and to all localities in Gryfino municipality. Check the timetable for your travel date if you plan to use these connections.

First consider which focus you want your stay to revolve around: village history, nature and hiking in Stare Brynki, or the town layout and waterfront in Gryfino as part of the broader travel destination of Greifenhagen. When considering a specific hotel, check whether its location suits the activities that matter to your trip.

Discover more destinations: Stare Czarnowo, Krzywin, Nawodna, Moryń, Nowe Czarnowo, Cedynia, Widuchowa, Kolbatz

Which places are on the Nadodrzański hiking trail?

The red-marked trail passes through Binowo, Chlebowo, Stare Brynki, Gryfino, Dolna Odra and Nowe Czarnowo. Within the Gryfino municipality, it covers 31.45 km.

Can you reach Stare Brynki on foot and by bicycle via the hiking trail?

Yes. The red hiking trail provides access on foot and by bicycle.

Can you swim at the bathing area in Gryfino?

There is an unsupervised bathing area on the bank of the East Oder in Gryfino. Swimming is prohibited there.

For the broader travel overview: Greifenhagen.