Velo Baltica Cycle Route: Kołobrzeg – Dźwirzyno – Mrzeżyno

The Velo Baltica cycle route from Kołobrzeg to Dźwirzyno and Mrzeżyno (jvee-ZHI-no, mzhe-ZHI-no) is one of the most enjoyable stretches of Poland's Baltic coast trail: roughly 20 km (12 miles) of flat riding through coastal pine forest, past dunes and small resort villages west of Kołobrzeg. Highlights include a wooden boardwalk over the dunes at Dźwirzyno, a historic aircraft hangar at Rogowo and the fishing port at the mouth of the Rega River in Mrzeżyno. It's an easy, family-friendly day out.

What is Velo Baltica?

Velo Baltica is the coastal bike route of Poland's West Pomeranian region and part of the European EuroVelo 10 (Baltic Sea Cycle Route) and EuroVelo 13 (Iron Curtain Trail). According to the region's official cycling portal, Stage II from Dziwnówek to Kołobrzeg is 59.6 km (37 miles) long. Surfaces are 54% asphalt, 22% paving blocks, 21% gravel and 3% concrete slabs, and 64% of the route is on dedicated bike paths. The section described here is the eastern end of that stage.

What you'll see along the way

• Grzybowo: a bicycle sculpture and coastal dunes; between Grzybowo and Dźwirzyno lies the "Dunes between Dźwirzyno and Grzybowo" nature reserve.
• Dźwirzyno: a boardwalk several hundred meters long across the dunes, built in 2018 with a viewing platform, plus a fishing harbor on the channel linking Lake Resko Przymorskie with the sea.
• Rogowo: a historic hangar from the former military airfield, and a bike counter.
• Mrzeżyno: the harbor and breakwaters at the Rega estuary. A few kilometers before the village, a cyclists' rest area offers USB chargers, e-bike sockets and Wi-Fi; its solar power runs only from May to September.

How to get there

• By train: Kołobrzeg station has regional connections from Szczecin and Koszalin. Cargo bikes, tandems and trailers are easier to unload at Kołobrzeg Stadion stop. Note: from September 14 to December 12, 2026, the Białogard–Kołobrzeg line is closed for work, with replacement buses and some trains rerouted via Koszalin.
• By air: the nearest airport is Szczecin-Goleniów.
• Getting back: Mrzeżyno has no train station, and local buses don't always take bikes – the simplest option is to ride back the same way.

Is it worth it? Practical tips (as of October 2026)

Yes, if you want an easy coastal ride with sea views and forest shade. The route is free and open year-round. The official portal rates it suitable for families and for trekking, mountain, gravel bikes and bikes with trailers. Allow 2–4 hours one way with stops.

• Stay on the boardwalk and marked paths: the dunes are a protected nature reserve and are fenced off.
• Off-season, most rentals and cafés in the resorts are closed and the rest area has no power. The narrow-gauge coastal railway from Gryfice to Pogorzelica runs only from May 1 to the end of September.
• In winter expect strong sea winds and slippery boards and forest sections.
• Bike rentals in Kołobrzeg are mainly seasonal; payment is in Polish złoty (PLN).

Nearby

Stop for a swim at Dźwirzyno beach, visit Lake Resko Przymorskie, or continue 9 km inland from Mrzeżyno to the medieval town of Trzebiatów.