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PLThe great achievement of recent years is the development of many safe cycling routes and paths in the Tri-city (there are really many of them), in Kashubia and throughout Pomerania. About 20 years ago urban planners realised, that a narrow lane on the side of the road, where a cyclist with his/her own body “protects” parked cars from the car traffic is not the best solution. Cycling paths, routed in cities often behind the parking line or pavement, and outside the city often along forest fire lanes, are separated from the road sometimes even by a fringe of forest several metres wide. I really appreciate this. On the long stretches of even a few kilometres between Kashubian towns, there are conditions for relaxation and active recreation without worrying about safety.
A great route is the Kashubian Route connecting Chojnice – Charzykowy – Chociński Młyn – Swornegacie – Brusy and much more, as it is about 200 km long. A large part runs through Bory Tucholskie, where, of course, I could not resist a short break for mushroom picking (it is autumn, so mushrooms are a dime a dozen). The paved, gravel surface in the forests, and the asphalt outside, are of a high standard, so my Gazela had no problems in negotiating these routes. For those unfamiliar, a Gazela is a 1984 Polish bicycle made by Romet, colour rusty red, model 506.
An interesting place in Brusy is the gallery of folk artist sculptor Jozef Chelmowski, especially the beehives are charming, I recommend a stop at this place. I think children will also like it here.
On the way to Chojnice, at the end of the promenade by Lake Charzykowy, you can eat good fried fish at bar “As”, prices affordable.
In August, my favourite Kashubian cycling route ran through Wejherowo – Rzucewo Castle – Kłanin Palace – Karwia – Władysławowo – Hel – ferry from Hel to Gdańsk itself (a perfect culmination of the trip).
The route is as varied as Kashubia itself – forests, fields, architectural monuments, beaches, bunkers. The brick castle in Rzucewo is quite famous, the eclectic palace in Kłanin with its wooden vestibule is certainly an interesting sight. The heavy Gdansk style and classical music gives the impression of being inside a music box, a great stop for imaginative cyclists.
For dinner and accommodation I recommend Karwia, less crowded than Władysławowo (fish amateurs will probably be satisfied with fish in Złota Rybka fryer).
On the Hel Peninsula itself, part of the route runs literally a few metres from the beach; you cannot resist a refreshing swim.
Finally, I really recommend coming back to Gdańsk by ferry, such a short cruise on the Gulf of Gdańsk is very relaxing after the ride, and moreover, at the entrance to Gdańsk, the ferry goes through interesting shipyard areas, you can also see the Wisłoujście Fortress or the Monument of Coast Defenders at Westerplatte.
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