Bad Polzin: Cycling Routes and Spa History

When looking for a hotel in Bad Polzin, cycling and hiking routes, the history of the spa town, and historic buildings may shape your choice of destination. Połczyn-Zdrój offers a range of points of interest. The routes differ in their use and length, while the sights focus on architectural history and local tradition. This lets you explore Bad Polzin based on specific interests and compare the available themes as you plan your trip.

Comparing Cycling and Hiking Trails

The Stary Kolejowy Szlak is an approximately 27-kilometer-long paved cycling route on a former railway embankment. It is open exclusively to cyclists. This clearly distinguishes it from the two hiking trails that begin in Połczyn-Zdrój. If you’re planning a cycling trip, the route’s length, surface, and usage restriction offer practical points of reference when making your choice.

The black hiking trail “Szlak przyrodniczy DPK” runs 71.5 kilometers from Połczyn-Zdrój to Lubieszewo. The blue hiking trail “Szwajcaria Połczyńska” also begins there and ends in Czaplinek after 59.6 kilometers. Compared directly, the black trail is longer, and the two routes lead to different destinations. You can compare their lengths and endpoints as you plan, without confusing these hiking trails with the Stary Kolejowy Szlak, which is open exclusively to cyclists.

Spa Tradition and Architectural History

One part of Połczyn-Zdrój’s centuries-old spa tradition is the accidental discovery of a water spring and peat in 1688. A weaver from Połczyn made the discovery. This story provides a distinct historical reference point for the local tradition.

The town’s architectural history can also be traced through specific dates. Połczyn-Zdrój Castle was built on a small hill at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, about 100 meters from the former town market. That market is now called Plac Wolności. The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Połczyn was originally built as a Gothic brick structure in 1343. Browar Połczyn-Zdrój brewery was founded in 1825 and is one of the oldest breweries in Poland. Together, these buildings and dates offer insight into different chapters of the town’s history—from medieval construction to its brewing tradition.

Park and Finding Your Way Around

Połczyn-Zdrój Park is considered a source of pride for the town and a place to take a deep breath. A seasonal symbol of Połczyn-Zdrój adorns the town’s pedestrian boulevard on Grunwaldzka Street. The boulevard is a permanent landmark, while the symbol is seasonal. The park and promenade offer different impressions of the town: one is a place to take a breather, the other a clearly identifiable point of reference in the townscape.

The tourist information office is located in Galeria Kina Goplana, ul. Parkowa 4. This address gives you a specific place to go for information and help finding your way around.

Fishing During the 2026 Fishing Season

In the municipality of Połczyn-Zdrój, Lakes Krzywe, Krąg, Długie, Głębokie, and Małe, in the Dolina Pięciu Jezior nature reserve, were open to recreational fishing during the 2026 fishing season. A fishing permit and a permit issued in the angler’s name were required. The permit could be obtained electronically through WIR or the WIR app. The opening and the stated requirements apply to the 2026 fishing season; check which conditions apply to your visit before making plans.

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