Drawno’s artesian wells are among its attractions. They date from the 17th and 19th centuries. Confirm the exact locations of the wells locally. Other themes to explore during a stay in Drawno include a town lake, hiking trails, historical remains and an industrial past.
Town Lake and Hiking Trails
Drawno’s town lake is also known as Adamowo. The yellow P10 hiking trail forms an 8.2-kilometre loop around the lake. Its defined route and length make it a clearly mapped option for planning. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
Another hiking trail starts at the trail junction by the market square and runs along ul. Pomorska towards Święciechów, following the yellow P10 for part of the way. This offers a different focus for planning: the P10 centres on the lake and its circular route, while this trail starts at the market square and heads towards Święciechów. You can first choose between a loop around the lake and a trail with this starting point. Here too, check current trail conditions locally.
Canoeing and Water Sports
There are water sports equipment rental locations in Drawno. As availability can change, ask locally in advance whether rental is possible for your dates.
The canoeing section from Drawno to the “Barnimie” bivouac site is 8.7 kilometres long and rated difficult. River conditions can vary, so don’t plan your trip based on distance alone; ask about conditions in advance.
Suitable places to start a canoe trip from Drawno include the landing stage of Drawieński National Park and the PTTK water station near the road bridge over the channel between lakes Grażyna and Dubie. Check the current launch conditions at your chosen location before setting out.
The two routes can be compared by more than just distance: the P10 is an 8.2-kilometre loop around the lake, while the 8.7-kilometre canoeing section leads to Barnimie and is rated difficult. The route type, destination and difficulty rating offer different points to consider when planning.
Historical Traces in Drawno
Around the 10th century, the original inhabitants built a fortified settlement on Zamkowy Hill. The ruins of Wedel Castle are among Drawno’s historical remains. Together, these sites point to a fortified settlement and castle ruins.
The buildings of the former “Etruria” terracotta factory stand on Choszczeńska Street. They are remnants of the former factory, where garden gnomes were manufactured on an industrial scale. This adds a different perspective to the history of the settlement and castle: the area’s former industrial production.
The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is also among Drawno’s historic buildings. The town’s history therefore encompasses a range of themes: a fortified settlement, castle ruins, industrial production of garden gnomes and a church building. If you choose a particular focus, you can explore these places through their different historical connections.
Discover more destinations: Gostyczyn, Bierzwnik, Choszczno, Dominikowo, Bonin, Skrzaty, Kiełpino, Łasko
For the broader travel overview: Choszczeński.
