Borsk: Kayak Routes, Hiking and Paragliding
Accommodation in Borsk
In Borsk, waterways, hiking and air sports come together. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider which of these activities you want to shape your trip: a kayak route on the Wda, a hiking trail across the Wda or training courses at the airfield. A lake in the surrounding area is also part of the destination’s appeal.
The waterscape around Borsk
The Wdzydze Lake, the largest lake in Wdzydzki Landscape Park, is located near Borsk. It covers 16 km² and is more than 70 m deep. Locals call it the “Kashubian Sea.” Its size and depth give the lake a distinctive profile within the landscape; at the same time, it serves as a focal point for water activities in the area.
A landing stage in Borsk offers rentals of water and leisure equipment at Wdzydze Lake. If you would like to include such activities in your trip, it provides a specific point of contact in Borsk. The landing stage and the longer kayak routes offer different ways to enjoy the waterscape.
Hiking and paddling on signposted routes
The Wdzydzki hiking trail passes through Borsk and crosses the Wda at kilometre 12 via a footbridge. The river crossing is therefore a clearly identified landmark on the trail. Hikers who like to navigate their route using distinctive landmarks can easily locate this section, although no total length for the hiking trail is specified.
There is also a clearly marked section for a trip on the water: the canoe route on the Wda and the Wda Canal is signposted along the more than 15 km stretch Borsk–Żebrowo–Bąk–Miedzno. The named places indicate the order of the section. Its length helps you distinguish this option from the considerably longer kayak route through the landscape park.
The 210 km kayak route runs from Lipusz via the lakes Schodno, SĹ‚upinko, Radolne and Wdzydze to Borsk. According to the international classification, it is considered easy and is suitable for beginners. If you would like to make a longer paddling route the focus of your trip, you can take this information into account when choosing your stay. The rating and reference to beginners apply to this kayak route.
Air sports at the airfield
At Borsk Airfield, training courses are offered for qualification certificates as a paraglider pilot for all PGP types, as well as as a pilot of a UAG(L) ultralight autogyro. The airfield’s offering is therefore suited to travellers interested in training in either of these fields.
Paragliders are mainly towed there by vehicle to an altitude of 500–700 m. A stationary double-drum winch with 1,600 m-long cables is also used. It is used primarily for training and supports towing when needed.
If you would like to explore another destination at this level of the site, you can also find Wdzydze Tucholskie here.
For the higher-level travel overview: Waglikowice.
