Kopice on the Szczecin Lagoon: Water, Trails and Nature
Accommodation in Kopice
Kopice is located right on the shore of the Szczecin Lagoon. The village combines proximity to the water with hiking trails, a cycling route and protected natural and cultural landscapes. At the marina, you can enjoy views of sunsets over the lagoon and of larger vessels travelling along the international E-30 waterway. If you like to combine waterfront views, outdoor activities and nature-themed experiences on holiday, you will find several different starting points here for planning your trip.
Ruins of the Schaffgotsch Palace in Kopice
Photo: Adam Rostecki / Regionalny Instytut Kultury w Katowicach via Source, CC BY 4.0
Lagoon views and nature around Kopice
The marina offers views of the lagoon and shipping traffic on the E-30. This is a different way to experience the area than heading out on a hiking trail: here, the focus is on the water and the larger vessels passing by. Views of sunsets over the lagoon add to the maritime atmosphere.
The “Krzewina” nature and landscape complex lies between Kopice and Czarnocin. It protects grey dunes with oak and pine forest, as well as grassland and pioneer plant communities. As a result, different elements of a protected landscape come together nearby. Nature enthusiasts can explore Krzewina as a destination in its own right, alongside the waterfront and trails.
Promenada Słońca and walking trails
The educational nature trail Promenada Słońca runs between Kopice and Czarnocin and serves both educational purposes and recreational tourism. At the beginning of the trail in Kopice, there is a shelter with tables and benches. Along the promenade, there are 15 information boards, signposts, a wind gauge and bird nesting boxes. The stops draw attention to nature and the wind along the way.
The green ZP-1007 long-distance hiking trail, “Szlak Stepnicki,” also passes through Kopice. If you enjoy walking, you can include this route as another point of interest when planning your holiday. Its purpose differs from that of Promenada Słońca, which is specifically designed for educational purposes and recreational tourism and features facilities such as information boards and signposts. For families who enjoy exploring together, these nature and information themes provide talking points along the way, without limiting the holiday to a single activity.
Cycling along the lagoon
The international R-66 cycle route, “Around the Szczecin Lagoon,” runs along the lagoon through Gąsierzyno and Kopice to Czarnocin. This makes Kopice part of a named section of a route connecting several places along the lagoon. If you prefer to explore the area by bicycle, you can use the R-66 route as a guide; the hiking trail and cycle route suit different preferences and should not be confused with one another.
Historical traces in Kopice
The village’s history is also present in several places. The protected former churchyard dates from the first half of the 16th century. After the church was demolished after 1945, a row of lime trees and individual willows remained there. This tells the story of a former religious site and of the trees that are still part of its history today.
The former Protestant cemetery in Kopice is a separate site. It dates from the second half of the 18th century and is designated as protected cultural heritage. Those interested in history and cultural heritage will find different historical periods represented at these two sites: the churchyard dates back to the first half of the 16th century, while the cemetery dates from the second half of the 18th century.
Which holiday apartment in Kopice suits your travel plans?
When choosing a holiday apartment in Kopice, the main consideration is which of the village’s features described here you want to shape your holiday.
For the broader trip overview: Stepniczka.
