Nowa Wies: Lake and cycling route in Welski Landscape Park

Nowa Wies lies on the shore of Lake Rumian, the largest body of water in Welski Landscape Park. A beach and bathing area make the lake a defining feature of the village; at the same time, the “Around Lake Rumian” cycling route passes through Nowa Wies. When choosing a place to stay, both lakeside activities and a longer cycling route are therefore central considerations. If you would like to include nature and outdoor activities in your holiday, you can take these features into account when looking for a suitable place to stay.

The lake and landscape of Welski Landscape Park

At almost 300 hectares, Lake Rumian is the largest body of water in Welski Landscape Park. A hill in Nowa Wies offers panoramic views of the lake. The views from the steep shore of Lake Rumian near Nowa Wies are also among the most interesting in the park. The highest point in Welski Landscape Park is also nearby, at 210 metres above sea level. Together, these details paint a picture of a landscape of lake, shoreline and rolling terrain, without reducing the area to a single viewpoint.

Lake Rumian is also a refuge for waterbirds. Species found there include the goosander, great crested grebe, red-necked grebe, mallard, mute swan, common pochard and Eurasian coot. For those interested in the nature around the lake, this offers a distinctive complement to the beach and cycling route: the lake is not only a prominent feature of the landscape, but also a habitat for a variety of bird species.

Swimming and water sports

There is a beach and bathing area in Nowa Wies on Lake Rumian. A water sports equipment rental service is also open in the village during the holiday season. When planning your stay, you can decide whether the beach, swimming or the option of renting water sports equipment during the holiday season is most important to you. The rental service is specifically described as operating during the holiday season, so be sure to take this timing into account when planning.

Cycling the “Around Lake Rumian” route

The “Around Lake Rumian” cycling route is 26 kilometres long and passes through Nowa Wies. It is not signposted or marked on the ground. Bear this in mind when planning a ride on the route. It runs through varied, very hilly glacial terrain.

Cultural and religious heritage sites also feature along the cycling route. If you would like to include such landmarks alongside the landscape during your trip, you can take this into account when choosing where to stay. The combination of cycling route, lake and cultural heritage sites gives Nowa Wies a varied character, without requiring any particular itinerary.

Features of the village and an excursion nearby

Nowa Wies has a holiday centre. There is also a grocery store in the village during the holiday season. Both details may help you assess the location, especially if you are planning your trip for that time of year. They complement the village’s natural and outdoor attractions with two practical local features.

Szczupliny is near Nowa Wies. The ruins of the Church of St Barbara, built around 1400, remain there. The remains include part of the brick tower and remnants of grave surrounds in the cemetery dating from the second half of the 19th century. This historic site adds a distinct cultural landmark nearby to the area’s landscape and cycling attractions.

For further orientation, you can also find Murawki, Uzdowo, Działdowo, Naguszewo, Kopaniarze, Rybno, Grądy and Lidzbark.

For the broader travel overview: Soldau.