Gąski Between the Beach, Lighthouse and Coastal Trails
Accommodation in Gąski
Gąski is a small seaside resort with beaches. Maritime history and routes for walkers and cyclists are also among the features that make the town an interesting destination for a Baltic Sea trip. You can weigh up your interests when choosing your destination: should the beach be the main focus, would you like to learn more about maritime navigation, or would you prefer to explore a route on foot or by bike? The Gąski lighthouse was built in 1878 and provides a tangible connection to the town’s maritime history.
Lighthouse and the history of maritime navigation
The quest “W poszukiwaniu skarbu latarnika w Gąskach” (In Search of the Lighthouse Keeper’s Treasure in Gąski) tells the story of the development of maritime navigation and the lighthouse in Gąski. This makes it a distinct way to explore the maritime theme: the focus is on the development of navigation and the history of the lighthouse. If you would like to explore not only a route but also the story behind it during your stay, this offers a fitting thematic focus. By contrast, the quest “Szlakiem Mieleńskich Morsików” (Following the Trail of the Mieleńskie Morsiki) focuses on the Morsiki and passes through several towns. The two activities therefore cover different subject matter, even though both are called quests.
The R9 Coastal Walking Trail
The red-marked R9 Coastal Walking Trail is 102 kilometres long and passes the Gąski lighthouse. Its length gives you an idea of the scale of the entire trail; it should not be mistaken for a short loop around town. If you are looking for a walking route, the R9 is therefore a different kind of experience from a single tour that starts in Gąski and ends in Mielno. The lighthouse is also listed among the attractions along Velo Baltica. Check the trail conditions locally before planning your walk.
Discovering the Morsiki on foot and by bike
The quest “Szlakiem Mieleńskich Morsików” passes through Gąski, Sarbinowo, Chłopy, Mielenko and Mielno-Unieście. Its route follows Velo Baltica, where Morsiki monuments stand. In this way, the quest connects several place names with the Morsiki theme. Another option is the “Szlakiem Mieleńskich Morsików” cycling tour from Gąski to Mielno. It starts beside the Gąski lighthouse. Along the way, participants learn where the names of the Morsiki placed along the route come from and discover other points of interest on the route. For current information about access to the cycling tour, please check the provider’s website.
Which route suits your interests?
The activities differ in focus: the R9 is a red-marked, 102-kilometre coastal walking trail, while the cycling tour runs from Gąski to Mielno and features the Morsiki as well as other points of interest along the way. The quests each have their own thematic emphasis—one on the history of maritime navigation and the lighthouse, the other on the Morsiki and the places it passes through. You can plan your day around whether you want to walk, cycle or explore a particular theme. Together with the beaches, these options cater to a range of travel interests without requiring any one experience to define your stay.
Discover more destinations: Mielno, Osieki, Wielin, Biesiekierz, Krąg, Żydowo, Mączno and Chłopy.
See the broader travel overview: Köslin.
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