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Sławków
The Biała Przemsza river is considered a tributary of the Przemsza. It is the most important river of Zagłębie Dąbrowskie. Already in the interwar years, its scenic and tourism qualities were appreciated. The river flows through the areas of the Błędowska Desert, but the most interesting section is in the vicinity of Okradzionowa, popularly known as Switzerland of Zagłębie. Kayakers cover mostly the stretch from Sławków to Sosnowiec.
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Zabełków
The Olza is the most important river of Cieszyn Silesia. A magic link of the both parts of the Euroregion Cieszyn Silesia divided by the state border today. The initial course of the river (a few kilometers) flows through the Polish territory, and the last kilometers before it meets the Oder, form the Polish-Czech border. Kayaking and rafting are possible in the lower reaches - from Czech Dietmarowice near Karwiny to the village of Olza. Portage and dangerous weirs cause that the river in this section should "tamed" only by experienced canoeists.
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Zabełków
The Oder, the second longest river in Poland, crosses the southern areas of Silesia. It forms an about 50-kilometer-long waterway here, which is very attractive for any canoeist. On the Polish side, kayaking trips can be started in Zabełków, but it is better to choose as a starting point any of the Czech havens. We can then see the picturesque meanders along the border, protected both in Poland and the Czech Republic. Further on the way, there is interesting scenery. We can also visit historic Racibórz.
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Szczekociny
The Pilica river is the longest tributary of the Vistula. It is 319 km long. The river flows through the southern and central Poland, starting from the Polish Jura, and then crossing the plains of central Poland and Mazovia. The river with an average water level is usually suited for kayaking along the section from Szczekociny. One can take part in whitewater rafting organized by the Volunteer Fire Department, or by the specialist or rental companies.
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Częstochowa
The Warta is the third longest river in Poland. Its sources are located in Kromołów, which is a district of Zawiercie. It flows into the Oder river at Kostrzyń. The upper part of the river is very scenic and it is worth visiting, while kayaking from Częstochowa to any point in its lower reaches of the river. The Mirowski Rapid is particularly interesting, where the Warta breaks through limestone rocks of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland.
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Starokrzepice
According to many kayakers, the Liswarta river is among the most interesting tourist rivers in central Poland. The river flows in its natural valley, winding through meadows and pine forests. The Liswarta is around 93 km in length, and the stretch of about 42 km long is suitable for kayaking rallies. Most frequently kayaks are put onto water in Danków (there are interesting monuments here), the rally then continues to Popów as far as to the mouth of the Warta river at in the village of Kule.
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Rybnik
Canoeing along the Ruda river, which flows in the southern part of Upper Silesia, is an attraction for lovers of small rivers that have not yet been regulated over their entire length. Canoes can be put into the water in Stadoły, a district of Rybnik, at the Rybnik Water Reservoir. The canoe trail then leads westwards through beautiful forests of the landscape park "Cistercian Landscape Compositions of Rudy Wielkie" to the confluence of the Oder behind Kuźnia Raciborska.
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Nowe Chechło
The Nakło-Chechło Lake is a reservoir of water, which since the 70s of the last century has been very popular - both among Silesian water sports fans and lovers of lazy sunbathing. The reservoir was created by flooding the borrow pit of filling sand. The reservoir distinguishes itself with first class water purity. One way to get to the beach and leisure centers is to go in an Upper Silesian Narrow Gauge Railway carriage.
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The Czarna Przemsza river flows through major cities of Zagłębie. For centuries, it has been used for water transport. Nowadays, we can encounter more and more kayakers on the river, who make use of it for recreational purposes. Kayakers can start their trips in the vicinity of the castle in Siewierz, and then cover the distance of the water reservoir of Przeczyce and Siewierz, and finally end in the picturesque area of the Będzin stronghold.
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In the Silesian province one can admire scenic views on the sources of the Queen of Polish rivers, the Vistula river. One can enjoy fishing in the river. While canoeing along it, we can try to look at Silesia from the river's perspective. Most kayakers select Goczałkowice-Zdrój, a charming resort near Pszczyna, as the starting point. There are 40 kilometers to be covered in Silesia, because the trip may end in Nowy Bieruń. The Vistula flows here quietly, but in its natural riverbed, in the vicinity of ponds and industrial areas as well.
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Sygontka
The Wiercica is a short, clean, very scenic river, which flows entirely (about 30 km) through the Silesian voivodeship. It flows from its sources to Janów in a beautiful valley, popular with tourists due to its natural and sightseeing attractions. The short distance between the village of Sygontka and the confluence with the Warta river offers an extremely attractive white water rafting trip.
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Międzybrodzie Bialskie
Międzybrodzkie Lake, also known as Międzybrodzkie Water Reservoir, is an artificial lake on the Soła river, formed by a dam in Porąbka. The reservoir was built in 1937. Originally, the purpose of its construction was to control flooding. Later, the lake became a recreational destination and a power plant was built here. The area of the reservoir is a starting point of interesting trails leading onto the nearby peaks of the Little Beskid.
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