Cycling trail: EuroVelo 10

By bike along the Polish Baltic coast

Itinerary

The adventure begins with the arrival in Świnoujście. You have to get here on your own, but we will take care of you from the moment you arrive. Our cyclist guide will guide you through all the stages of the tour.

Day 1
Arrival in Świnoujście

The first day will be dedicated to getting to know the city of Świnoujście.

You cannot leave without visiting the famous forts of the Świnoujście Fortress. On the trail, you will visit Fort West, which once served as a fortress against enemy ships. Then you will go on foot to the Stawa Młyny – a 10-metre navigation beacon built in the form of a windmill, which is the symbol of Świnoujście.

On the other side of the Świnia River canal, you will visit Gerhard’s Fort, also known as the East Fort. You can also see it from the viewing platform of one of the oldest lighthouses on the Baltic Sea, 68 metres high.

The eventful day will end with a delicious welcome dinner.

Arrival
5 h
Dinner
Day 2
Świnoujście – Dziwnówek

The morning begins with the ferry crossing between the islands of Usedom and Wolin.

Before you get on your bikes, you will discover the Underground City of Wolin Island. It is a military facility consisting of underground corridors connecting several large shelters hidden under the coastal dunes. During World War II, powerful guns, that were to defend the Kriegsmarine base in Świnoujście, were located here.

After your interactive tour, you will cycle through the Wolin National Park, where you will visit the bison farm on the way. You will end the day in Dziwnówek, admiring the seaside sunset.

Uznam - Wolin
2 h
53 km
125 m
125 m
Day 3
Dziwnówek – Kołobrzeg

You will leave Dziwnówek along the shoreline. On the route, you will have a stop at the viewpoint located on the cliff.

After a series of photos, you will continue your way to the small village of Trzęsacz, where there is an unusual attraction – the ruins of a church situated on the very edge of a high cliff. From 1900, the sea regularly took it by fragments, so today you can only see its southern facade.

Next, you will pass a seaside village to reach Lake Resko Przymorskie, a former sea bay separated today from the sea with a 300-metre wide spit.

Finally, the bicycle path will lead you through the wooden footbridges over the dunes in Dźwirzyno to stop in Kołobrzeg.

63 km
154 m
154 m
Day 4
Kołobrzeg – Bukowo Morskie

You will start the morning with a walk around Kołobrzeg – one of the oldest settlements in Western Pomerania. You will visit the port, which serves as a commercial, fishing and passenger harbour, where you will have an opportunity to buy fresh fish directly from fishermen. It is worth trying the Kołobrzeg herring, which is on the list of regional specialties. After exploring the city, you will get on your bikes and set off to the village of Chłopy, probably the only village in Poland where the traditional layout of a fishing village from the 19th century has been preserved.

In the late afternoon, you will reach Mielno, a town by the Baltic Sea and Lake Jamno. Here you will be able to enjoy the view of the setting sun. We have planned a night’s rest in the village of Bukowo Morskie.

64 km
126 m
126 m
Day 5
Bukowo Morskie – Ustka

After breakfast, it will be 11 km by bike to Darłowo, where you will visit the seaside and the Gothic Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle built on a square plan.

The next stage will be the six-kilometre long spit on Lake Kopań to the canal connecting the lake with the Baltic Sea.

This is not the end of the lakes on today’s route. On the way, you will pass another summer resort town of Jarosławiec, and three kilometres further you will reach Lake Wicko, which was created from the former sea bay.

The last kilometres will bring you closer to the border of the West Pomeranian and Pomeranian provinces, and you will spend the night in the Ustka resort.

59 km
76 m
81 m
Day 6
Ustka – Smołdzino

You are halfway through the tour. The day will start with visiting Ustka. You will see, among other things, a quite unusual lighthouse, consisting of an octagonal tower in which a ghost is said to live. It is worth asking your guide about this legend. On the other side of the port you can see the complex of German Blucher Bunkers. The interactive exhibition will introduce you to the history of this place.

It’s time to jump on the bike. Cycling through the coastal forests, you will pass the village of Rowy, which is located close to the beautiful Lake Gardno, which is a real paradise for birds and bird watchers. After a short break, you will go to the village of Smołdzino, famous for its local crafts and products, such as cheese, tinctures, homemade bread, cakes and preserves.

32 km
123 m
119 m
Day 7
Bikes aside

Today you are going to put your bikes aside and switch to hiking.

First, you will be transferred to the village of Kluki to visit the Museum of the Slovinic Countryside. This open-air museum was established in 1963 to preserve the memory of the disappearing culture of the Slovinians, who were a small Pomeranian ethnic group.

After visiting the museum, our driver will take you to Łeba. Ahead of you is a few-hours walk on the 16-kilometre route in the Słowiński National Park. The shifting dunes will be the highlight. The largest dune area in the vicinity of Łeba has an area of ​​approx. 500 hectares and is constantly growing, filling the neighbouring Lake Łebsko.

With sand in your shoes, you will return to the bus that will take you to Władysławowo for the night.

125 km
16 km
Day 8
Władysławowo – Hel – Gdańsk

After a hearty breakfast, you will get on the two-wheelers again and continue along the EuroVelo 10 route along the Hel Peninsula, pedalling 40 km all the way to Hel. Due to its location, this city is called ‘the beginning of Poland’. The main attractions that will be waiting for you are the seal sanctuary, the Hel Fortifications Area and a wooden bicycle bridge over the beach. While waiting for the ferry to Gdańsk, you will taste fresh fish in one of the local restaurants.

The cruise takes place on the Gdańsk Bay with a few minutes’ stopover at the Sopot pier. To reach Gdańsk, the ferry enters Nowy Port and continues along the Martwa Wisła canal. It is worth keeping the camera ready because this is the place where you can best see the Gdańsk Shipyard and its cranes.

40 km
16 m
25 m
Lunch
Hel - Gdańsk
Day 9
Gdańsk

Gdańsk is the last point on the route we have prepared for you. This beautiful city with a rich history is best explored with a local guide. Our proposal is a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the Main Town combined with a walk around the shipyard grounds. Staying in an industrial setting, we invite you to visit the European Solidarity Centre, which will bring you closer to the history of the shipyard workers.

And in the evening a real culinary feast awaits you, as a reward for physical endurance and cycling over 300 km. Local beer and Polish specialties will be the perfect end to this trip.

6 h
Dinner
Tasting
Day 10
Return home

Taking advantage of the last moments in Gdańsk, you can go for a morning walk along the Motława River, reaching it through old streets. It is also worth going to Mariacka Street for a few souvenirs, especially those made of amber. For those more inquisitive, we recommend visiting the Amber Museum located in the Prison Tower.

Departure
Cycling trail: EuroVelo 10