Discover Pęzino: castle history and hiking trail
Accommodation in Pęzino
Pęzino can be explored through two very different buildings and a red hiking trail. The castle tells a story of construction spanning several centuries, while the late Gothic church adds a building from the mid-16th century to the picture of the town. Pęzino is also a useful point of reference for planning a hike: the Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Trail passes through the town on its route between Stargard and Recz.
Castle and church: two building histories
The castle in Pęzino was originally built by the Knights Hospitaller around the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. Its clearly distinguishable stylistic phases range from Early and Late Gothic through Late Renaissance to Neo-Gothic. The castle is therefore associated with more than a single period: its different phases make its long architectural development a subject in its own right for travellers interested in culture.
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pęzino dates from the mid-16th century. It is Late Gothic and was built from fieldstones and bricks. The castle and church thus represent different chapters in the local history of architecture. Travellers who make historic architecture a focus of their trip can explore different periods and styles through these two buildings without reducing them to a single historical theme.
The red hiking trail through Pęzino
The 62.5-kilometre red Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Hiking Trail runs from Stargard to Recz, passing through Pęzino along the way. So if you want to plan your trip around a hike, take the entire route into account. For detailed plans, it is worth checking the current route description.
Stargard: city history and its own routes
Stargard offers a cultural and historical focus of its own. The Church of St Mary and Stargard’s medieval town walls were recognised as a Historic Monument by a regulation issued by the President of the Republic of Poland on 17 September 2010. The town walls are among the few examples of medieval town fortifications in Western Pomerania that have survived almost along their entire length, complete with defensive gates and bastions. A museum exhibition in Stargard presents the town’s history from its foundation in the 13th century to the beginning of the 18th century.
The routes also vary in scale: the “Stargard – Jewel of Pomerania” circular trail passes through the Old Town and is about three kilometres long. The red cycling route “Through the Drumlins of the Stargard Region” runs from Stargard via Lipnik, Zieleniewo, Morzyczyn, Grzędzice, Żarowo, Rogowo and Lubowo, before returning to Stargard. The “In the Land of the Griffin” Historical Festival is billed as an event for whole families, history enthusiasts and anyone wanting to spend an active weekend in June. If attending the festival matters to your plans, check the specific event dates.
When choosing a place to search, you can separate your interests: the castle, church and red hiking trail are the main themes described for Pęzino; Stargard adds town walls, a museum exhibition and its own routes. Search for holiday rentals in the location that best matches your travel plans, and consider Stargard as a separate destination if you are particularly interested in its urban history or the activities described there.
Discover more destinations: Oświno, Dobrzany, Morzyczyn, Rekowo, Insko, Żukowo, Koszewko, Rogowo.
For the broader travel overview: Stargard.
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