Lake Zdbiczno

Zdbiczno is a ribbon lake on the Wałcz Plain, in Wałcz municipality, west of the village of Zdbice. Wikipedia calls it the second largest lake of this plain, after Lake Wąsosze.

Shape and parameters

The area of the water surface is from about 220 to 276 hectares, as measurements differ. The average depth is 5.9 metres and the greatest 29 metres. The lake has an elongated shape typical of ribbon lakes, steep shores and a strongly developed shoreline. From the north a peninsula more than 2 kilometres long cuts into it. In the south the Zdbica River flows out, and by watercourses the lake is connected with lakes Dobre, Głodno and Smolno.

Recreation by the water

There is a campsite on the peninsula. Holiday centres and campsites also stand in the village of Zdbice itself. In the area, about 2 kilometres from the lake, is the open-air battle museum of the 1st Polish Army in Zdbice.

Practical information

• Campsites and centres are on the peninsula and in Zdbice. Check the rules of stay and availability with the managers of the centres.
• The lake lies in Wałcz municipality, west of the village of Zdbice.