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Lake Ełk – The castle from the lakeside loop from Elk

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Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Lake Ełk – The castle from the lakeside loop from Elk

Moderate

5.0

(2)

29

hikers

Lake Ełk – The castle from the lakeside loop from Elk

02:12

8.54km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

664 m

Sunset on the promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over Lake Ełckie.

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2

965 m

Amphitheater at ECK

Highlight • Structure

A place for concerts, cabaret performances, in short, something for the body and spirit.

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3

1.06 km

Lake Ełk

Highlight • Lake

View of Lake Ełckie from the bridge connecting the city with the Grunwaldzkie Housing Estate.

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4

1.25 km

Ełk Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

It doesn't look good at the moment, but you can see that something is starting to happen there. Perhaps we will see the castle functioning, although certainly not as a place to visit.

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5

1.72 km

The castle from the lakeside

Highlight • Castle

Renovation and construction works in the castle are progressing.

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6

2.63 km

Monument

Highlight • Monument

A monument commemorating the photographer Alfred Böhmer.

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7

3.58 km

Peninsula on Lake Ełk

Highlight • Forest

A very nice route for walks and more.

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8

6.89 km

The castle from the lakeside

Highlight • Castle

A route for cyclists, runners and walkers.

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B

8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

2.17 km

490 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

1.91 km

1.19 km

490 m

487 m

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Weather

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Monday 19 October

13°C

7°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2024,W blasku księżyca

There was a bit of wind 💨🎐 but the moonlight 🌙🌚🌜 gave me energy.

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April 10, 2025,Spacer na dotlenienie

There was a bit of wind, but it was quiet and pleasant across the lake.

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