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Punkt wejścia: Dąbrówno / Szczupliny; szlak do ujścia w Bratianie; woj. warmińsko-mazurskie (kontakt: Jeleń 84, 13-230 Lidzbark)
The Wel is a lowland lakeland river flowing through the Wel Landscape Park. The kayak trail runs from the village of Dąbrówno (the official start) and Szczupliny all the way to the mouth at Bratian — about 60 km in total through the park. The river has a varied character: on some sections it takes on the features of a mountain stream.
The route runs through the north-western part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Key villages along the trail: Szczupliny, Podcibórz, Lidzbark, Kurojady, Chełsty, Wądzyn.
The trail passes, among others, near the Piekiełko nature reserve. There are easy sections (Szczupliny–Podcibórz, Lidzbark–Kurojady), difficult ones (Dąbrówno–Szczupliny, Podcibórz–Lidzbark, Kurojady–Bratian) and very difficult stretches (around Wądzyn).
Due to the varying difficulty, the route is recommended for people with some experience; the easier sections are accessible to less experienced paddlers.
The trail is marked with informational and warning signs. Details available from the administration of the Wel Landscape Park.
Trips take place in the spring–summer season, depending on water levels.
Entry points in Dąbrówno and Szczupliny; the trail ends in Bratian.
