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Krutynia (kayaking trail)

od Sorkwit do Rucianego-Nidy, Pojezierze Mazurskie, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Rivers & Reservoirs

Krutynia (kayaking trail)

The Krutynia is a river and one of the most famous kayaking trails in Poland, leading through the Masurian Lake District. The trail is over 100 km long and runs from Sorkwity to Ruciane-Nida.

Location and surroundings

The trail lies in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. It passes through more than a dozen lakes, the grounds of the Masurian Landscape Park and numerous nature reserves. The Krutynia river itself is about 26 km long.

What to see / natural attractions

  • The Masurian Landscape Park and numerous nature reserves.
  • Rich fauna and flora - including the white-tailed eagle and the grey heron.
  • Clean lakes and natural shores.

Who it is for

For kayakers, including beginners - the trail is considered one of the safer ones.

Practical information

The full trip from Sorkwity to Ruciane-Nida usually takes 5 to 7 days.

Practical information

Scope

  • Kayaking trips along the Krutynia trail.
  • Passage through lakes and nature reserves.

Seasonality and hours

Trips take place in the season from spring to autumn.

Getting there

  • Access by car to Sorkwity, Krutyń and Ruciane-Nida.
Visit duration: 5-7 days (full trail) Seasonality: kayaking season spring-autumn

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Source: https://mpk.warmia.mazury.pl/szlak-kajakowy-rzeki-krutyni/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krutynia_(rzeka)