Borsk: Kayaking Routes, Hiking Trail and Airfield

Borsk offers several distinct starting points for planning a trip: paddling routes, a hiking trail, a landing stage on Lake Wdzydze and training courses at the airfield. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Borsk, you can first decide which focus will shape your time there. For paddlers, route length and named places are important; for hikers, the footbridge at kilometre 12 offers a specific reference point. At the airfield, the focus is on qualification training.

Lake Wdzydze and water activities

Lake Wdzydze is in the area around Borsk and is the largest lake in Wdzydze Landscape Park. It covers 16 km² and is more than 70 m deep; locals call it the “Kashubian Sea”. In Borsk, a landing stage on Lake Wdzydze offers water and leisure equipment rentals. If these rentals are important to your plans, check availability in advance, as it may change.

Kayaking routes of different lengths

A signposted canoe route runs along the Wda and the Wda Canal on the section Borsk–Żebrowo–Bąk–Miedzno, which is more than 15 km long. The municipal project was reported as completed in 2020; check the current signage locally before setting out. For a longer kayaking trip, a 210 km route runs from Lipusz via Lakes Schodno, Słupinko, Radolne and Wdzydze to Borsk. It is classified as easy according to the international classification and is accessible to beginners. The distances indicate two different scales: a signposted section of more than 15 km and a 210 km kayaking route. The sequence of lakes and the destination of Borsk provide geographical orientation for the longer route; on the shorter section, the four place names mark its course.

Hiking through Borsk

The Wdzydze hiking trail passes through Borsk and crosses the Wda at kilometre 12 via a footbridge. The kilometre marker indicates the crossing point, not the length of the hiking trail. It therefore offers a specific reference point when planning your hike. Check the condition of the bridge before your visit.

Training courses at the airfield

At Borsk airfield, training courses are offered for qualification certificates as a paraglider pilot for all PGP types and as a pilot of an UAG(L) ultralight autogyro. Paragliders are towed mainly 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 primarily used for training and provides towing support when needed. The 500–700 m refers to the towing altitude by vehicle; 1,600 m is the cable length of the winch. If you are including one of these training courses in your trip plans, contact the operator for details of current offerings and operating arrangements, as these may change.

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