Nowogród: Lakes, Church, and Regional Routes

Nowogród combines a Neo-Gothic church building with several lakes and regional routes and water activities. A municipal recreation area lies at the pier on Lake Grodno, where swimming is prohibited. Swimming and launching boats may be possible at Plebanka, Stawek, and Słupno; confirm access locally.

Lake Grodno and the recreation area

Lake Grodno in Nowogród is a glacial ribbon lake through which water flows, surrounded by forests, fields, and meadows. It covers 25.25 hectares and measures 985 meters in length and 240 meters in width. Its average depth is 3.5 meters, and its maximum depth is 7.8 meters.

A municipal recreation area lies at the pier on Lake Grodno. A 2023 municipal analysis mentions waste bins and a designated picnic area with a grill and fire pit; it also mentions a sign prohibiting swimming. The swimming ban applies to this recreation area.

Other lakes in Nowogród

Plebanka is an outflowing ribbon lake. At one access point, swimming, fishing, and launching boats may be possible activities. The lake is privately owned; confirm access locally before planning any of these activities.

The through-flowing ribbon lake Stawek is connected to Lake Macikowskie by a small stream. There are fishing platforms along its shore; swimming and launching boats are possible activities. Here too, you should confirm current access locally.

The outflowing ribbon lake Słupno has numerous water access points along its shore, including fishing platforms. Fishing, swimming, and launching boats may be possible activities. Check access locally if you plan any of these activities.

Hiking trails, cycling, and water activities

The southern part of Golub-Dobrzyń municipality around Nowogród, Macikowo, and Plebanka is considered suitable for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding due to its varied terrain, forests, and unpaved roads. The municipality has two marked hiking trails and one cycling route. One of the hiking trails follows the Drwęca Valley and is marked yellow.

The Drwęca also offers a range of activity options: its water route is used for organized and independent kayaking trips, and people also fish in the river. The Dolina Drwęcy Protected Landscape Area includes forests, the Drwęca Valley and its tributaries, lakes, natural monuments, and manor parks. The area covers 53 percent of Golub-Dobrzyń municipality.

Parish church and accommodation context

The parish church in Nowogród is a Neo-Gothic brick building made of fired red bricks, dating from the early 20th century. Neo-Gothic architecture draws on the forms of Gothic architecture.

A county description published in 2006 lists the Gminny Ośrodek Rekreacji at Lake Grodno, with accommodation, water sports equipment rentals, campsites, and a small food service. If these offerings are important for planning your trip, check in advance whether the facility is still operating and which services are actually available.

Discover more destinations: Frydrychowo, Kowalewo Pomorskie, Wrocki, Miliszewy, Golub-Dobrzyń

For the overarching travel guide: Golubsko-Dobrzyński.