LOCATION
Springing up somewhere in the Kashubian Lake District’s peat moor and flowing through moraines and flatlands, Słupia River truly deserves the accolade “unique”. With a length of only 138 kilometres, Słupia stands out with its diverse character. In its upper courses it almost feels like a mountain river with its rapids and stony river bed. It spreads out into a few scenic lakes, becoming much calmer and wider, until it reaches the coast at Ustka.
ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE
Słupia not only offers beautiful scenery but also many opportunities for sporting activities and quality family bonding time. Kayaking courses are abundant and they cover almost the entire length of the river. The variety of course length and level of difficulty is almost endless. Starting from 2/3-hour courses for whole families or beginners organized on the calmer parts of the river with not many challenges, to professional mountain kayaking. The ultimate adventure is a 7-day course that starts almost at the riverhead and ends by its mouth. It involves packing the kayaks up with the equipment necessary to camp on the river bank, which makes it much more challenging and consequently much more fun for the experienced kayaker.
ATTRACTIONS
A part of Słupia valley is designated as a landscape park, which spans wooded moraines and numerous historical buildings (mainly churches but also palaces and parks). The main attraction is four hydroelectric power stations from the early 20th century, which are still in operation today. Słupia meets the waters of the Baltic Sea in Ustka – a sea port with over 1,000 years of history. It is worth mentioning that the most eminent kayaker on Słupia was probably Pope John Paul II, who is memorialized by stones placed along the river.
