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Extreme Slupia
- Trudność szlaku: hard
- Rzeka: Słupia
- Start: Sulęczyno-Jezioro Węgorzyno
- Zakończenie: Parchowo
- Długość: 13 km
- Czas spływu: 5-6h
- Ilość przenosek stałych: 2
- Preferowany sprzęt: single, mountain single, double
- Minimalna liczba uczestników: 8 Person
eKajaki.pl • Słupia • the Sulęczyno Gorge • a log-jam trip for the seasoned
Extreme Słupia – a difficult kayaking trip on the Słupia through the Sulęczyno Gorge (Węgorzyno → Parchowo)
The Słupia shows its wild face here. A kayaking trip on the Słupia from Lake Węgorzyno to Parchowo (13 km), whose heart is the Sulęczyno Gorge – legendary among lovers of technical log-jam kayaking. A route only for seasoned paddlers.
This is not a place for relaxing and selfies. Here the river gives no concessions – it throws challenges at every bend. But once you feel the thrill of running the Gorge, you'll want to come back.
Trip price list
| Type of kayak | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Two-person kayak a good choice for couples 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
Everything begins fairly calmly on Lake Węgorzyno – but from the river's very first minutes you can feel the tension. The Słupia narrows, branches and rapids appear, and the current becomes more and more restless. You paddle among the trees, surrounded by forest; the sounds of civilisation fade, leaving the rush of water and the sound of boulders striking the bottom.
More of the section description – click to expand
The Sulęczyno Gorge – the heart of the route
The Gorge begins suddenly, without warning. The kayak jolts up, the water slows only to gain momentum. You drop into a sequence of natural boulders, drops and a tight channel. This is where the river turns into a mountain stream – elemental, wild, raw. It's not a water slide, but living water with character and temperament.
Log jams, stones and split-second choices
The uniqueness of this route is determined not only by the drop in the terrain, but by the number of obstacles: fallen trees, trunks just below the surface, stones you can't see until you're above them. Sometimes you have to duck, tilt the kayak, push off at the last moment – or trust the river and go.
Scenery that draws you in like the current
The whole stretch runs through the buffer zone of the „Słupia Valley" Landscape Park. The forest here is old, damp and quiet, the banks overgrown with moss, the water clear and cool. It's a frame straight out of a nature documentary – and in it you rely on your own decisions and instinct.
Who is this section of the Słupia for?
- this is not a route for tourists – it's a challenge for seasoned paddlers,
- it requires experience in log-jam trips and the ability to read the water,
- 2 permanent portages, numerous boulders, trunks and fallen trees – full concentration,
- the reward is the legendary Sulęczyno Gorge and the wild buffer zone of the Słupia Valley,
- a section so special that many walk back with the kayak to run the Gorge once more.
Useful tips
Is this section for beginners?
Definitely not. It's technical log-jam kayaking – boulders, drops, a tight channel and obstacles. We require real experience. For a start, choose „My First Time in a Kayak" or „The Gentle Łupawa".
What is the Sulęczyno Gorge?
It's the most spectacular part of the Słupia near Sulęczyno – a sequence of natural boulders, drops and a tight, swift channel in which the river takes on the character of a mountain stream.
How many portages are there?
There are 2 permanent portages on this route. Added to these are natural obstacles (log jams, boulders) cleared with technique or a short exit from the kayak.
What gear is best for log jams?
Short, manoeuvrable single kayaks (touring and whitewater) give the most control. Two-person kayaks require a well-coordinated, experienced crew.
You'll find more questions and answers in our special tab: FAQ – questions and answers
Photo gallery – Extreme Słupia
See what a kayaking trip on the Słupia through the Sulęczyno Gorge looks like: a mountain current, boulders and drops, log jams in a tight channel and the wild buffer zone of the Słupia Valley.
