Warmia and Masuria, also known as the land of a thousand lakes, is a unique water system in Europe that features a series of picturesque lakes connected by a network of rivers and streams. In addition to the natural beauty that can be found here, you will also find countless monuments and historic sites dedicated to the region’s rich past, such as the world-famous St. Mary’s Church in Gdansk, the largest brick castle in Europe in Malbork, the imposing cathedral in Frombork, and Adolf Hitler’s eastern headquarters known as the Wolf’s Lair in Gierloz. This area offers not only these fascinating cultural impressions, but also lets you experience untouched nature.
Your bicycle trip begins in Gdańsk, where your Nature Travel representative will meet you in your hotel at 2.30 p.m. You shall receive detailed maps and vast, constantly updated descriptions of the daily segments of your cycling journey. You will get your bicycles the next day at the start of the tour.
Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour
Warmia and Masuria, also known as the land of a thousand lakes, is a unique water system in Europe that features a series of picturesque lakes connected by a network of rivers and streams. In addition to the natural beauty that can be found here, you will also find countless monuments and historic sites dedicated to the region’s rich past, such as the world-famous St. Mary’s Church in Gdansk, the largest brick castle in Europe in Malbork, the imposing cathedral in Frombork, and Adolf Hitler’s eastern headquarters known as the Wolf’s Lair in Gierloz. This area offers not only these fascinating cultural impressions, but also lets you experience untouched nature.
Your bicycle trip begins in Gdańsk, where your Nature Travel representative will meet you in your hotel at 2.30 p.m. You shall receive detailed maps and vast, constantly updated descriptions of the daily segments of your cycling journey. You will get your bicycles the next day at the start of the tour.
Explore the old town of Gdańsk by foot.
Tour Europe’s largest medieval fortress at Malbork.
Visit the hometown of Nicolaus Copernicus and the Vistula Lagoon.
Take in the natural beauty of the Masurian Lake District.
Trip map for Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour
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Individual arrival to your hotel in Gdańsk. After meeting with your representative at 14:30 for some information on the upcoming journey, you will set out on a guided tour of the Old Town. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Gdańsk.
After breakfast, you will take the train to Malbork. Once there, you will take a tour of Europe’s largest medieval fortress, which was once the capital of the Teutonic Order. In the afternoon, your first bicycle trip to Elbląg will begin, providing beautiful landscape views along the way. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Elbląg.
Today you will cycle to Frombork, which is best known as the town of Nicolaus Copernicus. Here, you will also have the option to take a tour of the historic Cathedral. Along the way you will also be able to enjoy some lovely views of the Vistula Lagoon. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Frombork.
After breakfast, you will be able to enjoy some free time prior to setting out around noon to cycle to Braniewo (ca. 18 km). Here, you will take a train to Orneta, before cycling to Lidzbark Warmiński, where you will have the option to tour the castle of the Warmian bishops. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Lidzbark Warmiński.
In the morning you will cycle to Kętrzyn, passing by many picturesque villages where the silence is interrupted only by the stork rattling. Along the way, you can tour Święta Lipka (optional), an important pilgrim church that was built in the 17th century. It is possible to shorten this day’s bicycle trip (optional). Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Kętrzyn.
Day 6 of your Polish cycling adventure will see you ride to Wilkasy, in the Giżycko area. Stopping in Gierłoż along the way, you will have the option to tour the infamous “Wolf’s lair”, which served as Adolf Hitler’s eastern headquarters during World War II. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Giżycko.
Today you can choose to either take a beautifully scenic bicycle trip (ca. 50 km) around the Masurian lakes or opt for a rest day to explore on your own. Dinner and accommodations are the same as the previous day.
To avoid the crowded roads, guests will have the option to take a beautiful cruise on the Masurian lakes, which are connected by numerous canals (this optional cruise to Mikołajki takes about 3 hours). In the picturesque port town of Mikołajki, you will have enough free time to familiarize yourself with the city, before cycling to your hotel. Accommodation and dinner in a hotel in the Mikołajki area. Distances cycled on this day are 10km with the cruise or approximately 50 km without the cruise.
This day’s cycling programme offers a bike trip through the Masurian Landscape Park to Krutyń. In the afternoon, you can go paddling on the beautiful Krutynia river. Also available is the option to go on a hike at Mokre lake (ca. 10 km). Dinner and accommodation in a boarding house in Krutyń.
Transfer by local bus to Warsaw, where you will take a guided tour of the Old Town. The tour ends at 4 pm, after which you will say “do widzenia” to Warsaw on your individual departure.
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This cycling tour in Masurian Lake District is always run as a self-guided tour on fixed departure days. The price per person is fixed.
Prices below are per person.
Meals
9 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 9 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage between accommodations is included in this tour, including a bus transfer to Warsaw. It does not include your flight tickets to Poland.
Also included
- Guided tours of Gdańsk Old Town, Malbork Fortress, Warsaw Old Town (entry fees included), two ship cruises (day 3 and day 8)
- Canoeing on Krutynia river
- Assistance hotline
- Maps of the area and detailed descriptions of the daily sections
- GPS tracks
- Bike rental
Not Included
- Lunches
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional extras
- Additional nights before and after the trip can be booked on request.
- Upgrade bike rental to e-bike
- Cyclometer
Accommodation for Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour
This tour is based in hotels and boarding houses. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
How hard is the Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. A variety of landscaping: slightly hilly (on the Elbląg Heights up to 200 meters, in Masuria up to 150 meters), gentle slopes. Sandy field- and forest roads, sometimes cobblestone, but mostly asphalt roads. This trip requires experience, as there will be a distance of up to 72km.
Do I need a visa to travel to Poland?
Check with your local government as to whether citizens of your country are required to have a specific visa when entering Poland. You could also checking online, although you should always verify with your government.
I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance, such as GPS tracks. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills, and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Are meals included on the Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour?
9 breakfasts and 9 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Gdańsk to start this tour?
The easiest way to reach the starting point of the tour is to fly into Gdansk Airport (GDN).
Where does the Masurian Lake District Cycling Tour end?
The tour ends in Warsaw where you will be departing to the airport or to your other destination.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Poland?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Poland?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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