Sitno

Sitno lies at the foot of a moraine hill and near the lakes Rybna and Rokitna. The “Zaczarowane pejzaże” cycling route passes through Sitno and forms a circuit around 52 km long, passing through several places before returning to Szczecinek. One historical point of interest is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: it was built in 1871 on the site of an older wooden church dating from 1580. The folk ensemble “Swojacy”, formed in 2003 at the initiative of Sitno residents, is also part of the town’s culture.

The lakes Rybna and Rokitna are known as twin lakes. Rybna lies at 142.4 m above sea level and covers 10 ha. The lake is 0.5 km long and up to 0.3 km wide. Rokitna lies at 143.1 m above sea level; it covers 9.5 ha and is also 0.5 km long and up to 0.3 km wide. These measurements give you a concrete sense of both bodies of water, though they are not exactly the same size: based on the stated areas, Rybna is slightly larger. Together with the moraine hill, the lakes shape Sitno’s landscape.

The “Zaczarowane pejzaże” cycling route is around 52 km long. It runs through Szczecinek, Świątki, Sitno, Dziki, Turowo, Wilcze Laski, Kruszka, Lotyń, Drzewice, Wojnowo, Dębowo, Drawień, Żółtnica, Buczek and Czarnobór, before returning to Szczecinek. Sitno is therefore one of the places explicitly named on this circuit. The total distance is a useful figure to consider when planning your trip; on its own, it does not indicate how long the route will take or what the trail conditions are like.

Nearby, at kilometre 6.2, the yellow-marked cycling route turns left toward Sitno at the edge of the “Dęby Wilczkowskie” nature reserve. The turnoff is beyond a stream that flows into Lake Wilczkowo. This section is described with both a route marker and distinctive landmarks for orientation. The information refers to the turnoff described and not to an additional route distance.

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built in 1871 on the site of an older wooden church dating from 1580. Its Neo-Gothic, hall-like interior has a two-bay wooden ceiling. Preserved furnishings include a Neo-Gothic pulpit, Neo-Baroque pews and an organ loft. A bell cast in Bochum in 1873 can also be seen in the church. The building’s history, its layout and its furnishings offer different ways to understand the church as part of Sitno’s cultural heritage.

The history of the folk ensemble “Swojacy” also reflects local initiative: it was formed in 2003 at the instigation of Sitno residents. The ensemble takes part in various folk competitions and showcases and represents the municipality in Poland and abroad, including in Belarus, Lithuania and Germany. Events organised by “Swojacy” include the folk festival “Szczecineckie Spotkanie z Folklorem” and the traditional music competition “Ludowy Przegląd Kolęd i Pastorałek”.

Over time, Sitno was called “Kurdorf” and described as a spa resort. This historical designation is also part of the town’s history, alongside the natural and cultural features that describe Sitno today.

For further destination comparisons, you can also explore Szczecinek, Borne Sulinowo, Drezno, Stare Wierzchowo, Sępolno Wielkie, Spore, Pilawa and Rakowo.

How large are the lakes Rybna and Rokitna?

Rybna covers 10 ha, is 0.5 km long and up to 0.3 km wide. Rokitna covers 9.5 ha, is also 0.5 km long and up to 0.3 km wide.

How long is the “Zaczarowane pejzaże” cycling route?

The cycling route is around 52 km long and passes through Sitno and other places before returning to Szczecinek.

Which historical furnishings are mentioned in the church?

The preserved furnishings include a Neo-Gothic pulpit, Neo-Baroque pews and an organ loft. A bell cast in Bochum in 1873 can also be seen in the church.

For the broader travel overview: Neustettin.