eKajaki.pl • Studnica • a tributary of the Wieprza • an extreme trip, single kayaks only

Studnica – an extreme, obstacle-strewn kayaking trip for the most persistent

Fallen trees, huge boulders, strong rapids, shallows and a bottom lined with stones. It's beautiful here, but you won't have much chance to look around… If that appeals to you – welcome to the Studnica.

It's the most difficult, most demanding river in northern Poland – a challenge for seasoned paddlers seeking a big dose of adrenaline.

very difficult route single kayaks only log jams and boulders strong current in winter too

Location

The Studnica is a left tributary of the Wieprza. Its sources are in the western part of the Bytów Lake District, south-east of Miastko – it flows out of a lake near Słosinko, crosses Lake Studzieniczno and heads towards Miastko. It joins the Wieprza near Biesowice.

Route difficulty and campsites

The route is one of the very difficult ones and requires great experience. Regardless of the water level you'll always come across at least a few trees to carry around. Keep a large distance between kayaks so you don't get stuck on an obstacle. The river has a strong current and plenty of stony rapids, and in places a considerable drop in the terrain is visible. Single-seat kayaks with a spraydeck are essential – tandems are a misunderstanding, especially on the Miastko–Łodzierz section. There's no infrastructure, but there are plenty of wild campsites (for 5–6 tents); shops in Miastko, Kawcze, Przytock and Darnowo.

Route description – what awaits you on the water

We start the trip past Miastko at the concrete footbridge on Fabryczna Street (launching from the right bank). With the fast current and a multitude of varied obstacles we take on this river exclusively in a single kayak. The whole route is two days.

In a deep ravine

The Studnica flows through picturesque forest areas and rarely comes out into open space. It runs in a deeply incised ravine and only near the Wieprza does it slow a little and widen. Numerous fallen trees and gorges mean there's no time for boredom here. We finish the trip on the Wieprza.

For those going for longer we recommend continuing down the Wieprza – with a finish on the beach in Darłówko and the option of paddling out onto the Baltic. The Studnica is also ideal for winter trips – for the most seasoned.

Suggested route

Miastko – Kawczyn: 16 km
Kawczyn – Kawka: 20 km

Top attractions

Numerous rapids and the gorge of the Studnica
Magically fallen trees and a deep ravine
An old concrete bridge with the coats of arms of the Prussian nobility in Biesowiczki
A neo-Gothic palace and a hydroelectric plant in Biesowice
The option to continue down the Wieprza to the Baltic (Darłówko)

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