Szemud: Trails to Lakes, Forests and Kashubian Culture

Szemud is located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Wejherowo County and the Szemud Gmina. The town is the seat of the Szemud Gmina and the Roman Catholic parish, which belongs to the Kielno Deanery and the Archdiocese of Gdańsk. Szemud lies on the S6 expressway and Voivodeship Road 224. In the surrounding area, farmland, forests and lakes shape the rural character of the region.

More local pages: Gościcino, Linia, Zbychowo, Smazyno, Sychowo, Gowino, Kłosówko, Donimierz.

Nature and trails

The circular route connects to the green Route No. 31 after 4.6 km. Its starting point is next to the headquarters of the “Kaszubska Droga” Local Action Group. After 800 metres, the route turns into Nadrzeczna Street and then continues onto a naturally surfaced path.

Green Route No. 32 starts at a car park near Lake Okuniewo and offers a view of the lake after 500 metres. It also reaches the historic paved long-distance road Via Regia, which is also known as the Royal Road or “kocie łby”.

Red Route No. 33 starts at a car park on Lake Czarne. Most of it runs along unpaved paths and forest tracks; before entering the forest, it crosses Road 224.

Black Route No. 34 is a circular route just under 19 km long and takes approximately three hours. It passes through the Tricity Landscape Park and into a nature reserve. The different lengths, surfaces and approximate duration provide various planning options for active days.

Culture and history

The parish of Saint Nicholas in Szemud is documented as early as the 14th century; before 1370, there was a chapel on the road leading to the cemetery. The present brick Church of Saint Nicholas replaced an older half-timbered church in the 1920s.

Inside the Church of Saint Nicholas in Szemud, partly Baroque paintings depicting Saint Nicholas and Our Lady of the Rosary have been preserved. The Church of Saint Nicholas also houses a monstrance with a radiant glory dating from the second half of the 18th century.

In the surrounding area, the Szemud Gmina cultivates Kashubian culture, customs and traditions.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Szemud, you can compare travel dates, accommodation or room categories and cancellation policies on booking websites. This information can be viewed side by side for your own dates and preferred length of stay.

In Łebno, the Gminna Izba Regionalna im. Remusa is closed until further notice due to a major renovation of the building. The Gminna Izba Regionalna im. Remusa has approximately 1,000 exhibits from fields such as art, archaeology, ethnography, history, military affairs, numismatics, technology and natural history.

Regional events

In the surrounding area, the Szemud Gmina organises regional and international events, including harvest festivals, folk festivals and competitions. The 21st Kaszubski Bieg Lesôków is organised as part of the Kaszuby Biegają series.

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