Poland, Lobez - Trail Ride on a Country Estate
Just outside Lobez, in the rolling Polish countryside, lies a charming and authentic country estate where horses, nature and the pleasures of good living take centre stage. During your stay, you’ll be accommodated in a beautifully renovated manor house, your base for a series of riding adventures. From here, you’ll explore the surrounding countryside on horseback, riding through forests, over rolling hills and alongside lakes.
You can choose from several riding programmes, depending on how much time you’d like to spend in the saddle and how long you’d like to be away. Forest Lake Rides is ideal for those who prefer half-day rides of around 2–3 hours, while Seven Lakes Trail Ride is perfect for riders who want to spend more time in the saddle, with full-day rides of around 4–5 hours. There is also a long weekend programme for those who would love to experience the riding and manor house lifestyle but are unable to take a full week away.
Whichever programme you choose, you can look forward to wonderful riding, delicious food and relaxing evenings at the manor house. Organic produce and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of both animals and nature are at the heart of the estate. After a day in the saddle, you can enjoy a delicious dinner and perhaps sample some homemade liqueur in front of the crackling fire.
Accommodation and Food
During the week, you stay at the manor house. There are 11 double rooms, all with private bathroom, TV and Internet. There is also a large living / dining room with open fireplace. The grounds include a private lake where you can swim after riding. It is also possible to use the Finnish sauna by the lake.
Single room: It is possible to book a single room (price for single supplement available under Dates & Prices). If there is no one to share the room with the single supplement will be added.
The food is very tasty and based on organically grown vegetables and meat, including the estate’s home bred duck. Fish from the Estate’s own lake are also served. Game is also served regularly. When the evenings are warm, dinner is served outdoors.
Safe deposit box: No
A/C: No
Hair Dryer: No
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: No
Horses
Most horses are Silesian horses and raised on the Estate. They are very well treated and graze in the big lush pastures during the day.
The Silesian horse is one of Poland’s oldest warmblood breeds. These impressive horses are known for their strength, elegance, endurance and calm temperament. They are powerful and athletic, yet generally friendly, willing to work and cooperative with their riders. The horses used on the rides are 6-15 years old and 148-175 cm (58-69 in) at the withers. Classic trail ride saddles are used and all horses have saddlebags where you can put what you need to have with you during the ride.
Program - Seven Lakes Trail Ride
The diverse and wonderfully wild landscapes of the Drawsko Lake District offer countless impressions, breathtaking scenery and exciting challenges. Seven Lakes Trail Ride is a demanding and varied riding adventure for experienced riders who enjoy long hours in the saddle, exhilarating canters, ever-changing landscapes and a true sense of adventure.
Riding: 6 days in the saddle, approximately 4–5 hours of riding per day.
Preliminary day-by-day program
Saturday – Arrival and Welcome Dinner
Sunday – Test Ride and Relaxation in the Historic Park
After breakfast, you begin with a test ride to get to know your horse. Following lunch, you set off on a scenic ride towards the impressive viewpoints near Jutrosin. In good weather, this is the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular sunset. The forests and open meadows surrounding the estate offer wonderful opportunities for long and exhilarating canters. During the day or at sunset, and weather and temperatures permitting, you may also enjoy a truly unforgettable experience – swimming in the lake with the horses.
Monday – Fast Canters and a Carriage Ride
Today's route takes you through enchanting forests to a picturesque hill overlooking the beautiful Lake Wielkie Dąbie. Along the way, you stop for lunch and a short rest at a beautifully restored traditional farm. After lunch, you ride back through meadows and forests, enjoying panoramic views from the hills around Jutrosin. Back at the estate, a horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful countryside awaits you, followed by dinner. The evening can be spent relaxing by the fireplace or on the terrace beneath the chestnut trees, overlooking the historic park with trees more than 200 years old – a true pleasure for the soul.
Tuesday – The Drawsko Lake District: A Paradise for Nature Lovers
Today, you ride through beautiful, unspoilt forests and cross the River Rega. Depending on local conditions and access, you may also explore the surroundings of the Karsibór Bog, one of the largest peatland areas in the Drawsko Lake District and Pomerania. You stop for lunch at a beautifully restored old house before riding back via the scenic viewpoint at Spalonka and across the surrounding meadows. After dinner, you can relax in the hot lakeside sauna, located on a private, sheltered pier with direct access to the lake – perfect for a refreshing dip after the heat.
Wednesday – Into the Land of the Fallow Deer
After breakfast, you ride to the farm at Gronowo, a beautiful estate with a large fallow deer breeding area. Your route takes you through forests and meadows surrounded by numerous lakes. Depending on the riders' experience and pace, you spend approximately 4–5 hours in the saddle, with a break for a packed cold lunch carried in your saddle bags. At Gronowo, you unsaddle and take care of your horses in a small stable, where they will stay overnight. Over a cup of coffee, you wait for your transfer back to the accommodation, where, after some time to relax, a delicious dinner awaits you.
Thursday – Scenic Views and a Lakeside Campfire
After breakfast, you drive back to Gronowo to collect your horses. Once they are prepared, you set off on your scenic return ride to the estate. The ride home takes approximately 4–5 hours, including a short break for a packed cold lunch. In the evening, you enjoy a delicious dinner under the lakeside pavilion, followed by a campfire and traditional sausages roasted over the open fire.
Friday – A Taste of Pomerania: Wine Tasting and Regional Specialities
Today's approximately four-hour ride takes you along forest tracks and through the peatlands near Stare Dęby. Along the way, you stop for lunch and coffee at a beautiful historic estate featuring a restored manor house and a large fallow and red deer breeding area with more than a thousand animals. During your break, there is plenty of time to admire the beautiful surroundings and observe the animals. After returning to the estate, depending on availability, you drive either to a local restaurant to enjoy regional fish specialities or to a nearby vineyard to taste Polish wine produced on site.
Saturday – Breakfast and Departure
Program - Forest Lake Rides
Relaxing and memorable rides through the beautiful natural landscapes of Pomerania. You ride through forests, across open meadows and alongside crystal-clear lakes, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and relax between rides. This programme is ideal for those who want to combine enjoyable riding with peaceful days, beautiful surroundings and plenty of time to unwind.
Riding: 6 days of riding, approximately 2–3 hours in the saddle each day.
Preliminary day-by-day program
Day 1 (Saturday) – Arrival and Welcome Dinner
Arrival at the estate, settling in and enjoying a delicious dinner together.
Day 2 (Sunday) – Getting to Know Your Horse
The morning begins with a test ride, giving you the opportunity to get to know your horse and become familiar with the surroundings. In the afternoon, you set off on your first trail ride, lasting approximately 1.5–2 hours.
Day 3 (Monday) – Meadows, Forests and Gentle Hills
You ride across open meadows and through beautiful forests, exploring the gently rolling landscape of Pomerania. Today’s approximately two-hour ride offers plenty of opportunities for longer and enjoyable canters. The afternoon and evening are yours to relax by the lake or in the peaceful surrounding forest. Alternatively, for an additional charge, you can enjoy a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful countryside.
Day 4 (Tuesday) – The Drawsko Lake District
You set off on a two-hour ride through the unique natural landscape of the Drawsko Lake District. The route takes you through idyllic, remote forests and alongside crystal-clear, mysterious lakes. After your ride, or later in the evening, you can relax in the sauna or enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake.
Day 5 (Wednesday) – Canters and Nature
Today’s ride takes you through beautiful countryside offering ideal conditions for enjoyable and refreshing canters. The return ride leads through peaceful forests before bringing you back to the estate. The afternoon offers plenty of opportunities to relax – perhaps with a massage (available at an additional charge) or a refreshing swim in the lake.
Day 6 (Thursday) – Riding to the Lakes
After breakfast, you enjoy a two-hour ride to the surrounding lakes. After lunch, you have plenty of free time to relax or enjoy other leisure activities.
Day 7 (Friday) – Peaceful Forest Trails
After breakfast, you set off on a two-hour ride through the peaceful forests of Pomerania. Afterwards, there is time to relax before gathering for dinner.
Day 8 (Saturday) – Departure
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye and begin your journey home.
Program - Trail Ride on a Country Estate, Long Weekend
Escape into nature and enjoy a wonderful long weekend on horseback! This long weekend is perfect for those who want to combine beautiful trail rides, stunning landscapes, and relaxing moments surrounded by nature.
Riding: 3 riding days, approximately 4 hours of riding per day.
Preliminary day-by-day program
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrive, settle in and start your holiday with a relaxing evening and dinner at the riding centre.
Day 2 – Into the Countryside
After breakfast, set off for your first ride through the beautiful countryside surrounding the riding centre. Enjoy around 2 hours in the saddle, followed by lunch at the riding centre. In the afternoon, another approximately 2-hour ride takes you through forests, meadows and scenic landscapes. Dinner at the riding centre.
Day 3 – A Day of Adventure and Relaxation
After breakfast, head out on a longer ride of approximately 2 hours, exploring the beautiful and varied landscape of the region. Along the way, stop for a relaxed lunch together before continuing on horseback for another approximately 2 hours. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the riding centre, followed by a well-deserved and wonderfully relaxing session in the lakeside sauna.
Day 4 – One More Day in the Saddle
After breakfast, enjoy another approximately 2-hour ride, followed by lunch at the riding centre. In the afternoon, set out once more for approximately 2 hours of riding through the peaceful countryside. In the evening, round off your riding adventure with dinner at a charming local fish restaurant.
Day 5 – Departure
Enjoy breakfast before saying goodbye and beginning your journey home.
Climate
Travel Information
Ability description: Trail ride level 3 >>
Included in the price: 7 or 4 nights, 6 or 3 days riding, full board incl. non alcoholic drinks.
Not included: Flights, transfers, insurance, alcoholic drinks and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Fly to Szczecin (closest airport and about 100 km / 62 miles from the riding center), Berlin or Gdańsk.
From Berlin (BER) Airport an airport bus (Flixbus) runs to Szczecin. Then train to Lobez.
Train or private car:
1. Boat - Train:
Boat Nynashamn to Gdansk with Polferries (www.polferries.com). Then you take a taxi or tram to the train station in Gdansk where you jump on the train to Drawsko Pomorskie or Lobez, the train station nearest riding center. Train times are at https://pkp.pl/en/
2. Private vehicle: Car - boat - car
Boat Nynashamn - Gdansk with Polferries. Then, drive from Gdansk to the riding centre.
Transfer: Book and pay in advance with HorseXplore.
Szczecin Airport ca 200 EUR / way / car (maximum 4 people).
Szczecin bus/train station ca 230 EUR /way/car (max 4 people)
Berlin (BER) Airport ca 290 zloty / way / car.
Drawsko Pomorskie train / bus station and Lobez: ca 250 Zloty / way / car.
Riding: The program includes 7 or 4 nights and 6 or 3 days of riding, 3-6 hours per day. You will be treated to lots of canters and both the terrain and the horses are suitable and ready for high tempo riding.
Single room: Can be booked with a supplement. For price click on ”Book on request” under Dates & prices.
If there is no one to share a room with, a single supplement will apply.
Currency: You can exchange for Polish currency (PLN), on the boat or on airport. Or withdraw from an ATM when you arrive in Poland. The riding centre accept EUR.
Credit card: Not accepted by riding center.
Wifi: Yes, in the dining area and living room.
Electricity jack: EU standard
Group size: Min. 2, max 8
Age limit: None, under 18 years old accompanied by parent.
Weight limit: 100-110 kg
Closest village: 2 km away
Beach: 100 metres
Pool: None
Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet, chaps
Saddle bag available: Yes
Special diet: Inform when booking.
Feedback from our travellers
A Fantastic Journey Through Breathtaking Nature
"Fantastic trip. Incredibly beautiful nature. Great mix of walking and long, beautiful gallops. The guides were very skilled. The horses were well cared for, well-trained, and had great temperaments. I highly recommend this trip. Very relaxing and welcoming environment."
– Anna Kraen
A Wonderful, Relaxing Week with Stunning Gallops
"Lovely room and comfortable beds. An absolutely wonderful, relaxing week with delightful gallops over rolling hills and walks through beech forests with leaves rustling under the hooves. Fantastic nature and lots of wildlife and birds to observe."
– Annika Nilsson
Well-Cared-for Horses and a Unique Riding Experience
"The horses were well-kept and easy to handle, very accustomed to their environment. The riding style is a bit different when you only do long rides, longer reins, and no collection. They were helpful and made sure we were comfortable and satisfied. Any requests were taken seriously. English worked well. Pleasant and educational stay, and we got to see how people live and dwell in different environments in Poland. Several lovely surprises during the stay and excursions, which I won’t spoil, as they would lose their charm."
– Martina Holmbom
Well-Cooked, Healthy Food and Flexible Riding
"Well-cooked and healthy food. Beautiful rides with flexibility according to our wishes. It was also fun to try different horses. Gorgeous and well-maintained horses. Everyone was friendly and attentive to make sure we were comfortable. I would love to come back!"
– Kristina Sievert
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