Lubikowo: Hiking, Cycling and Nature by Lake Lubikowskie

Several hiking and cycling routes pass through Lubikowo; Lake Lubikowskie lies to the southwest of the town. When planning your trip, you can choose different focuses: walking or cycling routes, the lakeside landscape, or activities on the water. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, first consider which of these interests you want to shape your days.

Hiking and Cycling Routes

The blue hiking trail passes through Lubikowo between Trzciel, Pszczew, Szarcz, Brzeźno, Gorzycko Stare and Międzychód. The green hiking trail also passes through Lubikowo: it runs from Jordanowo via Bobowicko and Kuligowo to Stołuń. The sequences of places listed can help you choose between the two hiking trails.

The international E-11 cycling route passes through Lubikowo between Międzyrzecz and Międzychód; along the way, it goes through Stołuń, Folwark Helena, Brzeźno, Wierzbno and Gorzycko Stare. Two other cycling routes have stated total lengths: the green route runs from Stołuń to Nowe Dłusko and is 22.5 km long. The black route runs from Kalsko to Krobielewo and is 18.8 km long. Comparing these two routes, the black cycling route is 3.7 km shorter.

Signposting and maintenance of hiking and cycling routes may change; the exact route of the E-11 may also vary. Check the information before setting out.

Lake Lubikowskie and Konwaliowa Island

Lake Lubikowskie lies southwest of Lubikowo, covers 314.7 hectares and is up to 36 metres deep. Measurements may vary slightly depending on the survey method. Konwaliowa Island, covering 4.4 hectares, lies in the southeastern part of the lake. It is a nature reserve as well as a protected forest and landscape area. The lake lies within the protected zone of Pszczew Landscape Park; its waters are therefore subject to special protection.

The reserve protects a natural stand of old oak trees and the associated plant community. Extensive reed beds, which provide nesting grounds for waterfowl, are also part of the valuable landscape. In the island’s shallow northern shore zone are boulders more than two metres in diameter. These features show different aspects of the protected area: old-growth trees, reed beds and distinctive stones in shallow water.

Water Activities and Nature Watching

At Lake Lubikowskie, the sandy bottom and shallows extending up to 150 metres from the shore provide suitable conditions for windsurfing. The particularly hard, sandy lakebed and gently sloping banks are also suitable for relaxing on the beach and swimming. Sailing regattas are held on the lake every year on the last weekend of August. Check the specific event dates before your trip.

Wildlife is also part of the character of Konwaliowa Island: a white-tailed eagle often visits to rest or prepare to hunt. Wildlife sightings are naturally variable and cannot be guaranteed. The annual regatta and the possibility of seeing an eagle appeal to different interests; you can therefore make either one a focus of your trip planning.

Discover more destinations: Nowa Niedrzwica, Murzynowo, Kęszyca, Miedzyrzecz, Brójce, Skwierzyna, Porabka, Trzciel

For the broader travel overview: Międzyrzecki.