Starzno

The Church of St. Nicholas and its furnishings

The Church of St. Nicholas in Starzno dates from the late 16th or early 17th century. It was built on the site of an earlier church dating from the time when this area belonged to the Pomerelian princes. This connects two building phases: the earlier church and the later building now associated with Starzno.

The church has a wooden log construction. A timber-frame tower with a bulbous spire stands at the western end. The single-nave gabled roof is covered with wooden shingles. The main building and the tower thus combine different wooden construction methods; the roof shape and covering are also specific features of the building.

The furnishings include two bells dating from 1648 and 1824. The church also has a chalice-shaped baptismal font with a lid from the first half of the 18th century, as well as a crucifix from around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The different dates place these objects in different periods rather than grouping them into a single period of origin.

The late Baroque high altar dates from the late 17th century. Its design features rich acanthus ornamentation and two paintings on leather. The pulpit is also late Baroque. Those interested in historic churches and their furnishings will find several identifiable details here: the construction, tower shape, roof, altar, pulpit, and individual furnishings.

Two trails with different details

The yellow-marked hiking trail runs through the Brda Valley from Miastko to Przechlewo and passes through Starzno and Nowa Brda. Its sequence of places provides a guide for anyone considering a longer connection through the valley as part of their trip. No distance or difficulty level is specified here for this trail; the available details identify its route and marking color.

The Szafirowy Szlak is 26 kilometers long and rated moderate. It runs between Koczała and Koczała via Dymin, Dźwierzno, Starzno, and Ostrówek. Both the distance and the rating are relevant when planning the route. The surfaces include cobblestones, asphalt, unpaved paths, and concrete slabs.

Lake Starzeńskie is listed as one of the sights along the Szafirowy Szlak. This is another named point of interest along the route. When comparing hiking trails, you can distinguish the specific details provided: the yellow-marked trail is described by its course through the Brda Valley, endpoints, and intermediate places; the Szafirowy Szlak additionally has a stated distance, difficulty level, and surface types.

Other features in Starzno

Several wooden houses more than a hundred years old have been preserved in Starzno. Together with the wooden construction of the Church of St. Nicholas, they provide another point of cultural interest, although the houses mentioned are separate buildings. There is also a glacial erratic in Starzno. Alongside church history, historic homes and a natural feature are therefore available as different topics to explore.

When choosing your accommodation, you can consider whether to include Starzno in your travel plans primarily for its church and furnishings or as a place on a hiking route. The route details vary in how much information they provide: the Szafirowy Szlak is described as 26 kilometers long, moderately difficult, and having several types of surface; the yellow-marked trail is described by its course through the Brda Valley.

The associated places also include Swieszyno. Other places at the same level are Szczytno, Rzeczenica, Olszanowo, Przechlewo, Polnica, Cierniki, and Gwieździn.

For the broader travel overview: Schlochau.