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An island on Lake Partęczyny Wielkie in autumn in Brodnica Landscape Park.
A flock of cranes at dawn in the mist on the Brodnica Lake District.

Nature and trails

Kayak educational trail to the reserve „Bachotek”

Last updated: 12.10.2026

The educational kayak trail begins in Grzmięca on the shore of Lake Strażym. After paddling approx. 400 m across the lake we reach the peninsula „Okopy” with traces of an early medieval hillfort. Along the way we encounter aquatic vegetation and stands of protected white water-lilies.

The route then leads through a 2.5 km marshy river valley and passes the reserve „Bachotek”, established to protect great fen-sedge (Cladium mariscus). It is a breeding area for ducks, swans, coots and grebes – you can often see otters, foraging grey herons and hunting white-tailed eagles.

The route ends at the PTTK base in Bachotek. The total length is approx. 9 km.

Highlights

  • Approx. 9 km: Grzmięca – Lake Strażym – Bachotek
  • Early medieval hillfort on the Okopy peninsula
  • Reserve „Bachotek” and protected white water-lilies
  • Observations of otters, herons and white-tailed eagles

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