Rekowo brings together several distinct reasons to visit: traces of the past uncovered by archaeology, a rural settlement pattern, the Way of St. James running through the village and a cycle route. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Rekowo, it helps to consider the different highlights: the archaeological site includes early settlement traces and burial sites used again at a later date; the routes can be distinguished by stage, waymark or sequence of places. This lets you choose where to stay according to the subject that matters most to you on your trip.
Traces of the past uncovered by archaeology
The earliest settlement traces discovered at the archaeological site in Rekowo date from the Stone Age and Early Bronze Age; a barrow cemetery was also archaeologically investigated there. A distinctive sequence emerges: an earlier phase with cremation burials of the Lusatian culture (c. 1200–700 BC) was followed in the Roman Imperial period (c. 70–230 AD) by the renewed use of a barrow as a burial site. The settlement traces and burial phases therefore offer different insights: the former mark early traces at the site, while the latter show its later use as a burial ground.
Chapel, cemetery and rural settlement pattern
Rekowo has a rural settlement pattern. The chapel in the village is dedicated to Saint John Paul II and was built from 2007 onwards. On the outskirts of Rekowo is a former German cemetery, where graves from the 19th century have been preserved. These represent different periods: a chapel with a construction history dating from 2007 and a historic burial site with older graves. The condition of the graves may change; check before visiting.
The Way of St. James and the cycle route
Stage 28a of the Way of St. James runs through Rekowo. Yellow arrows and a yellow scallop shell mark the route; it is also described as being more than 1,000 years old. The stage number and waymarks are practical points of reference, while the age given describes the route’s historical significance. Check the waymarks before setting out, as they may change on the ground.
A cycle route runs from Rekowo via Kolonia Mrówek to Kościernica, connecting the municipalities of Manowo and Sianów. Here, the named places indicate the route sequence; on the Way of St. James, the stage number and waymarks help identify the route. The two routes therefore also differ in how their courses are described. Before cycling, check the current route signs and surface conditions.
When deciding where to go, you can weigh up these highlights: the archaeological site offers a sequence of early settlement traces and later burial phases. The chapel and former cemetery represent other religious and historical connections. If you are primarily interested in exploring marked routes, the Way of St. James and the cycle route offer two options described in different ways. This makes it easy to match Rekowo to your interests in history, culture or routes.
Discover more destinations: Bobolice, Smolne, Żydowo, Mączno, Manowo, Sianow, Polanow, Koszalin
For the full travel guide: Köslin.
