Karsko

• The filial church of St Anthony dates back to the second half of the 13th century.
• A hunting lodge with defensive features was built in 1624 and is now a ruin.
• The manor park covers 3 hectares and contains around 40 species of trees and shrubs.
• Lake Karskie Wielkie is 1 km away; there are beaches and swimming spots on its north and south shores.
• A blue cycling route runs through Karsko and is about 19 km long.

The filial church of St Anthony was built in the second half of the 13th century by Cistercians from Kołbacz. Its building history did not end there: in the second half of the 19th century, it was remodelled again, this time from the Gothic to the Neo-Gothic style. In 1899, the entire appearance of the church changed. Anyone interested in historic churches and different architectural periods will find several clearly distinct periods in the history of this building.

A hunting lodge with defensive features is also part of the village’s history. Adam von Schwartzenberg had it built in 1624; today, the former hunting lodge is a ruin. The Baroque manor house, built in 1755 by order of an owner, is also part of the village’s history. The church, castle ruin and manor house represent different periods of construction and functions. You can explore these sites as distinct historical topics when learning about Karsko, without combining them into a single building history.

The 3-hectare manor park contains around 40 species of trees and shrubs. This means that the park’s character is shaped not only by individual notable trees but also by the diversity of its woody plants. The approximately 200-year-old oak “Chochoł”, the lime tree “Brzęczadło” and a horse chestnut have special status as natural monuments. The age given refers to the oak “Chochoł”. Anyone interested in old trees and parkland can use these names as specific points of reference for a visit to Karsko.

Karsko is also located in the buffer zone of Gorzowski Landscape Park. The village can therefore also be considered in terms of its location near this landscape park. Together with the manor park, this offers a nature-related theme distinct from the historic buildings.

Lake Karskie Wielkie is 1 km from Karsko. There are beaches and swimming spots on its north and south shores. The northern beach also has a walking pier and a campsite. If your travel plans focus particularly on water and places to swim, the lake offers a separate point of interest nearby. The walking pier and campsite are specific features of the northern beach; the beaches and swimming spots are on both of the shores mentioned.

For cycling travellers, the blue cycling route that runs through Karsko is worth noting. It is about 19 km long. You can take the route’s length into account when planning your own trip. Karsko thus offers a range of interests: historic buildings, a park and trees, the nearby lake and a cycling route.

If you would like to compare other destinations in the catalogue, you can also explore Pyrzyce, Warnice, Brzesko Szczecinskie, Łozice and Lipiany.

When was the filial church of St Anthony built?

Cistercians from Kołbacz built it in the second half of the 13th century. It was remodelled again in the 19th century; in 1899, its entire appearance changed.

What is there at Lake Karskie Wielkie?

There are beaches and swimming spots on the north and south shores. The northern beach also has a walking pier and a campsite.

How long is the blue cycling route through Karsko?

It is about 19 km long and runs through Karsko.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pyrzyce.