Łebień: Church, Manor House and the Way of St. James

When looking for a hotel in Łebień, it is worth first considering what the destination has to offer. The parish church and manor house represent different architectural histories; Kłaczek, the old cemetery’s trees, Bulwar and the walking routes offer further perspectives on the village and its surroundings. This can help you decide whether architecture, local lore, scenery or a particular route length matters most for your trip.

Church and manor house

The parish church in Łebień is dedicated to Saint Mary, Queen of Poland. It is built of red brick and has an east–west orientation and a choir with a polygonal termination on three sides. The pointed roof of the west tower ends in a ball and cross. The church underwent a major renovation in 1989. The architectural details refer to different features: the ground plan describes its orientation, the choir its three-sided termination, and the tower and roof shape the upper part of the building.

The manor house in Łebień dates from the second half of the 19th century and is privately inhabited. The three-wing building has Neoclassical façades and a mansard roof. The architectural history therefore encompasses two distinct types: the parish church with its tower and choir, and the manor house with its articulated layout and roof form.

Kłaczek and the old trees

Kłaczek is an 81-metre-high hill in Łebień. Two stone cist graves, probably belonging to the Pomeranian culture and dating from the 7th to the 2nd century BC, were found on its slope in 1933. The site thus combines a distinctive topographical feature with an archaeological interest; the dating spans several centuries of the pre-Christian era.

The old cemetery trees are designated for recreational use. They include small-leaved lime trees, horse chestnuts and western arborvitae. Historical records list a field elm with a circumference of 5.75 metres and a height of 30 metres; its age is estimated at about 300 years. In the case of the elm, the historical measurements are accompanied by an explicitly approximate age.

Bulwar and local lore

The wooded hill of Bulwar lies west of Łebień. The legend of the Enchanted Chapel tells that a chapel once stood there and was later enchanted. According to the tale, three enchanted maidens also appear in a nearby pond on New Year’s Eve. The chapel, hill and pond form a connected piece of local folklore; the maidens belong to the legend and are not a present-day event.

Two routes, different lengths

The 14.3-kilometre black Nordic walking route reaches Łebień. Distinct from this is Stage 21 of the Pomeranian Way of St. James, which runs from Łebień to Łeba and is 28.3 kilometres long. The route is also a pilgrimage path between the Shrine of St. James in Lębork and the Church of St. James in Łeba. The lengths provide a clear comparison of the distance covered: the Way of St. James stage is almost twice as long. The route types also differ: one is a Nordic walking route, the other a stage with a pilgrimage function. If you choose destinations based on route planning, these criteria can help you find your way.

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