Lake Studnica is the main connection to the water in Drezno: the village lies where the Bielec stream flows into the lake, and two kayak routes meet on the lake. When looking for a holiday apartment in Drezno, you can decide whether the routes or the village’s history should be the main focus of your trip.

Lake Studnica and Kayak Routes

Lake Studnica covers 102 hectares, is 8.5 kilometres long and reaches a maximum depth of 25 metres. These figures refer to its area, length and maximum depth, respectively. The best starting point for the Gwda canoe trail is Stanica ZHP, a scouting centre in Drezno on the lakeshore. This clearly links the start of the route to the village and Lake Studnica.

The upper section of the Gwda canoe trail is 45 kilometres long and starts at Lake Studnica; it ends at Lubnicki Mlyn. The “Pętla Szczecinecka” kayak route is a separate route that runs across Lake Studnica between Drezno and Orawka. The Gwda section from Lake Studnica to Dołga in the village of Gwda Wielka is also part of this kayak route. The two kayak routes meet at Lake Studnica and continue together there.

The distinction is useful when comparing routes: the 45 kilometres refer to the upper section of the Gwda canoe trail, with its start and finish. The information about the “Pętla Szczecinecka,” by contrast, describes its course across the lake and the associated section of the Gwda. This makes it possible to distinguish the named route sections without treating them as equivalent distances.

Near the destination, the Gwda flows between Lakes Studnica and Wielimie through the “Lakes of Szczecinek” Protected Landscape Area. This adds another landscape feature in the Drezno area to the local connection with Lake Studnica.

On 9 September 2019, a 12-metre-long and more than 2-metre-wide jetty was launched at Stanica Harcerska in Drezno. If you plan to include the jetty in your itinerary, check its current condition before visiting.

Village Park and Cemetery

Drezno’s history can also be explored through specific places. The village has a park dating from the second half of the 19th century, listed in the WEZ register of monuments. The Protestant cemetery also dates from the second half of the 19th century and is likewise recorded in the WEZ register.

The cemetery is in the eastern part of the village, on a wooded rise south of the Bielec stream. The park and cemetery represent different historical themes: one is a 19th-century park, the other a Protestant cemetery whose location in the village is clearly described. These cultural features complement the focus on the lake and canoe routes with a distinct perspective on Drezno.

More Nature Attractions in the Wider Destination of Neustettin

In the wider destination of Neustettin, the “Wielkie Błoto” nature and forest trail lies on the southern shore of Lake Wierzchowo, southeast of Wierzchowo. The trail includes five information boards, a wooden walkway across the bog and a viewing tower. If you plan to visit these facilities, check their current condition on site.

Discover more destinations: Krągi, Sępolno Wielkie, Spore, Lubowo, Szczecinek, Rakowo, Silnowo, Sitno.

View the wider travel guide: Neustettin.