Stary Borek: Cycling Route, Glacial Lake and Pomeranian Heritage

• The village is on one of the most scenic cycling routes in the Gmina Kołobrzeg; a visit by bicycle is recommended.
• The Borek glacial lake, a kettle lake, lies south of Stary Borek.
• The buildings offer a picture of pre-war Pomeranian architecture.
• The residential and farm building at No. 26 dates from the early 19th century and is considered the most valuable building there.

The cycling route and architectural history give the village two distinct points of interest. If you are interested in architecture, it is worth looking at the older buildings: the residential and farm building at No. 26 is notable not only for its design as a combined residence and farm building, but also for dating to the early 19th century. It is considered the most valuable building in the village.

A municipal description from 2017 also mentions 30 buildings with heritage features, recorded in the register of the responsible heritage conservation authority. For visitors, this means above all that the village’s history is not limited to a single building. The built environment as a whole is described as an example of pre-war Pomeranian architecture.

A visit to Stary Borek by bicycle is recommended; the village is on one of the most scenic cycling routes in the Gmina Kołobrzeg. In the wider Kołobrzeg destination, there are other cycling and hiking options that you can consider separately: the 55-kilometre Wokół Jeziora Resko route runs mostly through the Gmina Kołobrzeg and also enters the neighbouring Gmina Trzebiatów. Three Nordic walking routes in Grzybowo and Dźwirzyno run along the beaches and through the coastal forest; they differ in difficulty.

Kołobrzeg also offers experiences on the water that differ from the lake south of Stary Borek. Dźwirzyno harbour was once a fishing harbour and is now a fishing and tourism harbour. Possible activities there include coastal sailing, fishing trips and sea excursions in small boats. A modern bridge over the channel between Jezioro Resko Przymorskie and the sea is also considered a landmark of Dźwirzyno.

The wider Kołobrzeg destination brings together coastal dunes, peat bogs, pine forests, meadows, salt marshes and river valleys. More than 700 species of vascular plants have been recorded in the Gmina Kołobrzeg, including many protected species. The raised bogs around Dźwirzyno and Grzybowo are covered with sphagnum mosses and marsh vegetation; insectivorous plants also grow there. This variety of landscapes adds a broader regional perspective to exploring Stary Borek.

The wider destination also offers a variety of architecture. The hunting palace in Budzistowo was built in the eclectic style around the turn of the 20th century. Korzystno has a Neo-Gothic church dating from 1866; the former churchyard cemetery, established in the same year, is enclosed by a distinctive brick wall. These buildings offer a regional point of comparison for the pre-war Pomeranian architecture that defines Stary Borek.

Dźwirzyno beach is a wide, sandy coastal strip bordered by dunes and pine forest, making it suitable for walks and shaded relaxation. During the bathing season, it has lifeguarded sections, food stalls, changing rooms and toilets. Some access points are adapted for pushchairs and people with limited mobility. These seasonal facilities are part of Dźwirzyno beach in the wider Kołobrzeg destination.

Discover more destinations: Nieżyn, Skoczów, Zieleniewo, Grzybowo, Budzistowo, Nowogardek, Stramnica and Bagicz.

Where is the Borek glacial lake?

The Borek glacial lake lies south of Stary Borek. It is a kettle lake.

Which cycling route runs through the wider Kołobrzeg destination?

The 55-kilometre Wokół Jeziora Resko route runs mostly through the Gmina Kołobrzeg and also enters the neighbouring Gmina Trzebiatów.

What is notable about the residential and farm building at No. 26?

The building dates from the early 19th century and is considered the most valuable building there.

To the wider travel overview: Kołobrzeg.