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Calm Słupia
- Trudność szlaku: easy
- Rzeka: Słupia
- Start: Gałąźnia Mała
- Zakończenie: Krzynia / Leśny Dwór
- Długość: 12 /17 km
- Czas spływu: 4/5h
- Ilość przenosek stałych: 1/2
- Preferowany sprzęt: single, double, canoe
- Minimalna liczba uczestników: 10 Person
eKajaki.pl • Słupia • the Słupia Valley • an easy trip, for families
The Calm Słupia – an easy kayaking trip on the Słupia for families and beginners (Gałąźnia Mała → Leśny Dwór)
A kayaking trip on the Słupia from Gałąźnia Mała to Leśny Dwór (17 km), or in a shorter version to Krzynia (12 km) – a gentle current, an easy and safe route through the heart of the Słupia Valley Landscape Park. Ideal for a first time and for families with children.
It's a trip through two dam reservoirs and a valley with forested slopes – calm, and at the same time with a touch of adventurous atmosphere.
Trip price list
| Type of kayak | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Two-person kayak a good choice for couples, families and friends |
70 zł |
| Single touring kayak (Prijon) more control and independence |
80 zł |
| Single whitewater kayak the most technical option |
90 zł |
What does the price include?
- a place in a polyethylene kayak,
- a buoyancy or life jacket,
- a symmetric Dr Kajak paddle,
- transport of the kayaks to the start and after the trip,
- a route map (one per kayak),
- a place to leave your car,
- accident (NNW) insurance,
- a waterproof bag (one per kayak),
- transport of drivers back to their cars after the trip,
- a kayak spraydeck (single kayaks only).
Section description
The route from Gałąźnia Mała to Leśny Dwór is calm and safe, suitable both for beginners and families with children. The current is gentle, and more demanding stretches appear only occasionally – mainly as small natural obstacles (fallen trees) that add a slightly adventurous character. The river leads through the Słupia Valley Landscape Park – winding between fields and forests, flowing into picturesque dam reservoirs and valleys with steep, forested slopes. Along the way you'll meet water birds, and on the calmer stretches you'll spot signs of beavers or hear cranes.
More of the section description – click to expand
Two lakes – two faces of the Słupia
You pass through two dam reservoirs. Konradowo – a vast, calm mirror of water surrounded by forest; here the first of two hydroelectric plants and a portage (a chance to stretch your legs and see the historic hydro-engineering infrastructure). Krzynia – long and narrow, resembling a fjord set among the Kashubian forests; at its end a second, easy portage by the Krzynia power station. Both lakes are the result of a system of small hydroelectric plants, harmoniously fitted into nature.
Adventurous atmosphere and a hidden finish
After passing Krzynia the Słupia speeds up again and leads along the bottom of a picturesque valley – the passing meadows and groves give the impression of being untouched by civilisation. The finish is Leśny Dwór, hidden among the trees – a place with a special atmosphere where you can rest and organise a bonfire.
A shorter version – to Krzynia
For those who prefer shorter trips, the trip can be ended earlier, in Krzynia – about 12 km and 3.5–4 hours. It's a great option for families with children and beginners.
Why choose this section of the Słupia?
- a gentle current and an easy, safe route – great for a first time and for families,
- two dam reservoirs (Konradowo, Krzynia) and historic hydroelectric plants,
- the heart of the Słupia Valley Landscape Park – beavers, cranes, water birds,
- the option to shorten the route to Krzynia (~12 km),
- an atmospheric finish in hidden Leśny Dwór.
Useful tips
Is this section suitable for beginners and children?
Yes. A gentle current and an easy route make it a great choice for a first time and for families with children. The portages at the power stations are easy to manage.
How many portages are there?
On the full route to Leśny Dwór there are 2 portages (at the Konradowo and Krzynia power stations). In the shorter version to Krzynia – 1 portage.
Can the section be shortened?
Yes – the trip can end in Krzynia (~12 km, 3.5–4 h) instead of Leśny Dwór (17 km). We agree on the variant when booking.
What will I see along the way?
The Konradowo and Krzynia dam reservoirs, historic hydroelectric plants, forested valleys and the nature of the Słupia Valley – water birds, signs of beavers, cranes.
You'll find more questions and answers in our special tab: FAQ – questions and answers
Photo gallery – The Calm Słupia
See what a kayaking trip on the Słupia looks like on the Gałąźnia Mała – Leśny Dwór section: a gentle current, the Konradowo and Krzynia dam reservoirs, hydroelectric plants and the forested valleys of the Słupia Valley Landscape Park.
