The Great Masurian Lakes are connected by rivers and canals to form an extensive system of waterways. With its strikingly vivid landscape the whole area has become a prime destination for sailors, yachters and canoeists. But it’s also a great place for anglers, SUP- boarders, hikers, bikers and nature-lovers.

No other European country has such an extensive stretch of connected lakes and thanks to all the connected water channels you can sail the entire Masurian Lakes. The area is not only divers on the water. In terms of nature you can find a lot of beautiful European animals such as; otters, bevers, European pond turtles and a great variety of birds (cormorants, herons, white-tailed eagles and black storks).

Particularly attractive in the Great Lake District are the towns of Mikołajki, Giżycko and Węgorzewo. Inland sailors also enjoy relaxation on picturesque Augustów To give you some inspiration for your next boating trip or vacation, VETUS would like to take you Lakes: Lakes Solina, Żywieckie and Charzykowskie. along to the most beautiful sailing routes. In this European edition we take you to the The Great Masurian Lakes in . Sailingroutes

Looking at the size of the entire lake, there is not one specific sailing route. The longest trail you can cover The Great Masurian Lakes is 111 km in a straight line, which wil take 7 to 10 days. If you want to explore the various attractions Discover Poland’s breath-taking lakes, dense forests, organic farms and charming resort of the district, spend some time in the harbors, enjoy towns. With almost 2600 lakes in the Great you can explore Poland nature by hiking or just take your time, you can sail in like never before! this diverse landscape for 2 to 3 weeks. If you want to stretch your legs and want to see more of the Masurian landscape, then visiting the well known Teutonic castles is a must! Prussian palaces and manor houses dating back to the 18th and 19th Century, add additional charm to the beautiful region.

Other well-preserved monuments include war structures constructed under the Prussian rule and during World War II. For instance, the Boyen Fortress, or the Wolf’s Lair which was one of Hitler’s main military headquarters.

Populair sailing routes in the area:

Giżycko – Mikołajki, This 37-kilometer-long route allows you to admire the southern part of the Masurian Lake District. The route begins on Lake Niegocin in Giżycko and ends on Lake Mikołajskie.

Mikołajki – Ruciane-Nida This beautiful and serene, 19-kilometer-long sailing route, goes around Forest and through Lakes Mikołajskie and Bełdany.

Giżycko – Węgorzewo Running through the northern part of the Masurian Lake District this 25-kilometer route passes through and ends in the Węgorzewski Canal.

Mikołajki – Enjoying the biggest Masurian Lake – Lake Śniardwy. This route is about 25 km long and takes you from Mikołajki to Pisz.

source: poland.pl