Borne Sulinowo: Nature Trails and Military History

Borne Sulinowo combines a military-influenced local history with landscapes shaped by glaciation and several routes. Within the municipality, the Piława also offers a canoeing route; there is also a diving site near the town.

Nature and Protected Areas

The “Diabelskie Pustacie” nature reserve covers 932.04 hectares. Of this, 637.63 hectares of the Nadleśnictwo Borne Sulinowo forest district lie within the administrative district of Borne Sulinowo. The first figure refers to the total area of the nature reserve; the second refers to the part of the forest district located within the administrative district. The nature reserve lies within the “Diabelskie Pustacie” Natura 2000 protected area.

Cycling and Walking Routes

The middle section of the blue “Kraina Odwróconego Krzyża” cycling route passes through two glacial valleys that meet at right angles and contain five lakes. Together, the valleys form the shape of an inverted cross. The cycling route starts and ends at a crossroads in Borne Sulinowo. “Kraina Odwróconego Krzyża” means “Land of the Inverted Cross” in English.

The black “Kraina małych jezior” cycling route passes through pine forest dotted with small glacial lakes and runs between the villages of Rakowo, Komorze, Okole, Uniemino and Strzeszyn. This cycling route also starts and ends at a crossroads in Borne Sulinowo. The blue route is characterized by its valley shape, while the black route is characterized by pine forest and the villages along its course.

Another route is the approximately 9.1-kilometre educational trail. It leads from the area around the former Soviet cemetery in Borne Sulinowo to a vehicle rest area by Lake Rymierzewo and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Its length and destination provide concrete reference points when planning an excursion along a specific route.

Local History and Events

Borne Sulinowo was established as a rear base and barracks for the military training ground and housed the Wehrmacht artillery school. This military history gives the town a different focus from descriptions of nature and routes. Its role as a base and barracks, as well as the artillery school, provide specific points of interest if you are interested in the town’s history.

The Piknik Lotniczy is held annually at the sports airfield in the first days of May. The airfield is used by a tourism and sport aviation association. Check the specific event dates before your trip.

Canoeing and Diving

The Piława is the largest river in the municipality of Borne Sulinowo and a popular canoeing route. For travelers interested in canoeing, it is a specific point of interest within the municipality.

Near the town, beside an island, lies the “sunken forest,” a popular diving site. In addition to cycling, walking and canoeing, diving is another distinct activity to consider when planning your trip.

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