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Cliff shore of the Elbląg Upland over the Vistula Lagoon

okolice Suchacza/Kadyn/Tolkmicka, gmina Tolkmicko, powiat elbląski, brzeg Zalewu Wiślanego, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Coastline / Cliffs

Cliff shore of the Elbląg Upland

The north-western edge of the Elbląg Upland, descending steeply towards the Vistula Lagoon, is a remnant of the cliff coast of the former Littorina Sea. It is one of the few stretches of cliff shore beyond the open Baltic, located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.

Location and surroundings

The cliff shore runs in the area of the localities of Suchacz, Kadyny and Tolkmicko (Tolkmicko municipality, Elbląg county), within the Elbląg Upland Landscape Park. The upland is an undulating ground moraine with drumlins; its edge is formed by the remains of the former cliff.

Natural features

A steep, forested shore above the Vistula Lagoon, the picturesque meanders of the Grabianka river and the rich vegetation of the landscape park.

Who it is for

For tourists visiting the surroundings of the Vistula Lagoon and the Elbląg Upland.

Practical information

Sightseeing

  • Walks and bicycle trips along the edge of the upland and the shore of the Vistula Lagoon.
  • Nearby are Kadyny (a former imperial estate) and the harbour in Tolkmicko.

Seasonality and hours

The area is accessible year-round.

Getting there

  • Travel to Suchacz/Kadyny/Tolkmicko (Tolkmicko municipality).
Visit duration: 1-2 h Seasonality: year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://encyklopedia.warmia.mazury.pl/index.php/Park_Krajobrazowy_Wysoczyzny_Elbl%C4%85skiej; https://www.szalonewalizki.pl/zalew-wislany-atrakcje-warminsko-mazurskiej-czesci-ladowej/