Lipowo Kurkowskie between forests and lakes
Accommodation in Lipowo Kurkowskie
Lipowo Kurkowskie lies among forests and near several lakes. To the east are Kiernoz Wielki, Kiernoz Mały, Klimont, Stembój and Brzeźno; to the west is Lake Maróz. These directions provide a concrete sense of the landscape around the village. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing the village’s location from excursions in the surrounding area: Lipowo is a stop on a named circular route, while hikes and kayak rentals start in Brzeźno Łyńskie.
Forests and lakes as landmarks
The setting among forests and several lakes shapes the character of Lipowo Kurkowskie. The lakes mentioned lie on both sides of the village: five to the east and Maróz to the west.
Getting there via Olsztynek and Selwa
The described route leads from Olsztynek along paved Road 603 to Selwa. There, the route continues with a right turn onto another paved road. When preparing your drive, you can follow these place names in the order given for the described route.
A circular route with a stop in Lipowo
A 30.3-kilometre route runs from Maróz via Swaderki, Kucharzewo on Lake Pluszne, Orzechowo, Ząbie, Kurki, Brzeźno Łyńskie, Lipowo Kurkowskie, Bolejny and Żelazno, returning to Maróz. Lipowo lies on the route between Brzeźno Łyńskie and Bolejny. The circuit is 30.3 kilometres long and starts and ends in Maróz, while Lipowo Kurkowskie is an intermediate stop, not the route’s endpoint.
Hikes and kayaks in the surrounding area
From Brzeźno Łyńskie, you can go hiking in the direction of Lipowo Kurkowskie. The area there is described as very hilly and covered with pine and mixed forests. Brzeźno Łyńskie is therefore the named starting point for these hikes, while Lipowo indicates the direction. Kayaks are also rented at the landing stage in Brzeźno Łyńskie. The surrounding area thus offers different starting points for your plans: a hike through the hilly woodland or kayaks on the water.
The village’s historical background
The village’s history also gives Lipowo Kurkowskie its own distinctive character. It was originally founded as a village of the Teutonic Order on 10 łans and was repeatedly destroyed during the Polish–Teutonic wars.
Choose a location that suits your travel plans
The 30.3-kilometre route passes through Lipowo Kurkowskie; hikes in the direction of the village start in Brzeźno Łyńskie, where kayaks are also rented at the landing stage. Consider which of these locations is important for your planned activities, and take the actual location of your accommodation into account when making your choice.
Discover more destinations: Ruś, Purda, Wojtkowizna, Barczewo, Przykop, Kajny, Biskupiec, Kręsk
Back to the main travel overview: Olsztyn.
