Set among forests, rivers and reservoirs, Dobrzyca offers two distinct focuses to shape your stay: nature and forest education, and a kayak route along the Piława water trail. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, it’s best to first decide which of these focuses you want to shape your stay.

A river landscape in the Natura 2000 network

Dobrzyca lies amid forests on the Gwda and its tributaries, the Głomia and Piława; the area is part of the Natura 2000 ecological network. The Gwda flows through Lake Dobrzyca. This helps put the waterways in geographical context: the Głomia and Piława are tributaries of the Gwda, while the river flows through the lake. When planning, it’s worth keeping these different relationships in mind. Here, the three rivers and the lake are not one and the same body of water, but distinct parts of the landscape described.

Two reservoirs, two points of reference

Upstream of the hydroelectric plant on the Gwda near Dobrzyca lies a long, narrow reservoir covering 52.8 hectares. Another large reservoir was created by impounding water at the hydroelectric plant on the Głomia. This places two bodies of water on different rivers. The reservoir on the Gwda is described in specific terms of shape and area; the reservoir on the Głomia is described as having been created by impounding water. If you want to distinguish between the waterways, you can use this contrast as a guide: long and narrow, with a precisely stated area, on the Gwda; large and created by impounding water, on the Głomia.

Nature trail and education centre

The nature and forest education trail in Dobrzyca has twelve information boards. The boards make nature and forest topics a clear focus of the trail. The nature and forest education centre at the forest nursery is equipped with an education room with a kitchen area, a children’s playground, a nature trail and a shelter. The forest education focus therefore includes both information boards and several specifically named facilities. When deciding what you’d like to include, you can treat the trail’s boards and the centre’s facilities as different points of reference.

Kayak route to Lake Dobrzyca

Kayaking is possible along the entire Piława water trail, all the way to Lake Dobrzyca. The lake is also identified by the Gwda, which flows through it. The Piława and Gwda have different roles here: Piława is the name of the water trail, while the Gwda is the river flowing through the lake. Behind the hydroelectric plant in Dobrzyca, there is a kayak landing directly beside the national road. If you plan to use the landing, check its current facilities in advance, as they may change.

What would you like your stay to focus on?

The difference between the activities can help you choose the focus of your stay: the nature trail and education centre offer nature and forest education, while the kayak route takes you to Lake Dobrzyca. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Dobrzyca, you can tailor your search to which of these specific focuses matters more to you.

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