Bad Polzin

• Stary Kolejowy Szlak is about 27 kilometers long and is open exclusively to cyclists.
• Two hiking trails start in Połczyn-Zdrój: the black trail to Lubieszewo and the blue trail to Czaplinek.
• The castle was built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries; Browar Połczyn-Zdrój brewery was founded in 1825.
• The tourist information office is located in Galeria Kina Goplana, ul. Parkowa 4.

If you want to explore by bicycle, Stary Kolejowy Szlak is a distinct option: the route is approximately 27 kilometers long, paved, and follows a former railway embankment. It is open exclusively to cyclists. This restriction is important when planning if you are traveling on foot or looking for a shared route for cycling and hiking: the route mentioned here is intended for cycling.

Hikers can also choose between two routes of different lengths. The black hiking trail “Szlak przyrodniczy DPK” starts in Połczyn-Zdrój and runs 71.5 kilometers to Lubieszewo. The blue hiking trail “Szwajcaria Połczyńska” also starts there and ends in Czaplinek after 59.6 kilometers.

The castle in Połczyn-Zdrój was built on a small hill at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. It stood about 100 meters from the former town market, now called Plac Wolności. This brings together two points in time: the castle’s medieval origins and the present-day name of the former market square.

Another historic trace leads to Browar Połczyn-Zdrój brewery. Founded in 1825, it is one of the oldest breweries in Poland. The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Połczyn was originally built in 1343 as a Gothic brick building. The castle, brewery, and church represent three distinct aspects of the town’s history: medieval urban history, brewing history, and sacred architecture.

A discovery made in 1688 is part of Połczyn-Zdrój’s centuries-old spa tradition: a weaver from Połczyn accidentally discovered a spring and peat soil at that time. For anyone interested in the development of the spa, this provides a specific historical reference point alongside the buildings and brewing history.

The tourist information office is located in Galeria Kina Goplana at ul. Parkowa 4. Another landmark is Połczyn-Zdrój Park, a source of pride for the town and a place to take a breather.

In the municipality, Lakes Krzywe, Krąg, Długie, Głębokie, and Małe in the Dolina Pięciu Jezior nature reserve in Połczyn-Zdrój were open to recreational fishing during the 2026 fishing season. Both a fishing permit and a named authorization were required. Both could be purchased electronically through WIR or the WIR app. This information refers specifically to the 2026 season and should not be taken as a statement about a later fishing season.

If you want to include other destinations in your travel plans, you can also consider Redło, Jastrzębniki, Slawa, Czarnkowie, Kocury, Slawoborze, Brusno and Lipie.

How long is Stary Kolejowy Szlak?

The paved cycling route on a former railway embankment is about 27 kilometers long and is open exclusively to cyclists.

Which hiking trails start in Połczyn-Zdrój?

The black “Szlak przyrodniczy DPK” runs 71.5 kilometers to Lubieszewo. The blue “Szwajcaria Połczyńska” runs 59.6 kilometers to Czaplinek.

When was the castle in Połczyn-Zdrój built?

It was built on a small hill at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, about 100 meters from the former town market.

What permits were required for fishing in 2026?

A fishing permit and a named authorization were required during the 2026 fishing season. They could be purchased electronically through WIR or the WIR app.

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