Gdansk Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Oliwa Park and Pacholek Hill Loop

   About 5 km loopAbout 2 hourseasyAbout 80-100 m gain to the hilltop (Pacholek is roughly 100 m above sea level)

   Easy loop from Oliwa Cathedral through Oliwa Park and the forest to Pacholek hill and its steel viewing tower; check on site whether the tower is open.

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   Oliwa to Sopot Forest Trail

   About 12 km one wayAbout 3.5-4 hourseasyAbout 200-300 m cumulative gain

   Waymarked forest route through the beech and pine hills of the Tri-City Landscape Park from Oliwa towards Sopot, with quiet valleys and viewpoints.

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   Mewia Lacha Nature Reserve Walk

   About 6 km circular routeAbout 2-2.5 hourseasyFlat, under 20 m gain

   Flat walk from Swibno port along the Vistula and beach to the Mewia Lacha reserve, a protected 150 ha breeding ground for terns and waders.

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   Brzezno to Sopot Seafront Walk

   About 9-10 km one wayAbout 2.5-3 hourseasyFlat, under 20 m gain

   Flat coastal walk along the beach and promenade from Brzezno Pier through Jelitkowo to Sopot Pier.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.