Attractions and Places To See around Sztabin - Top 20

The Dębowo Lock is the first lock on the Augustów Canal, located right at the canal's mouth on the Biebrza River, near the village of Dębowo. Built in 1826–1827 according to the design of Lieutenant Michał Przyrembel, it is the only historic lock on the southern section of the canal. The stone and brick structure with wooden gates has retained its historic character, and the former maintenance buildings stand nearby. A road bridge, now concrete, spans the lock, replacing a wooden bridge destroyed during the war.

The Sosnowo Lock on the Augustów Canal is a fascinating destination for tourists and water history enthusiasts. Originally built in 1835–1836, it was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1948. Today, it allows for locking over a height difference of nearly 3 meters, a major attraction for kayakers using this popular waterway. The area also encourages exploration of Biebrza National Park, teeming with birds and unique ecosystems, as well as walking and cycling along the nearby trails. It's a great place to combine active recreation with exploring the region's history and nature.

On the Gren Velo route. The first route on the Augustów Canal at the mouth of the Biebrza River.

The Paniewo Lock is the ninth lock along the 61st km of the Biebrza River and the only two-chamber lock on the Augustów Canal in Poland. The difference in elevation between Lake Paniewo and Lake Krzywe is 6.3 m.

Studzieniczna – Parish of Our Lady of the Scapular The first historical mention of Studzieniczna dates back to 1740 and is connected with the cult of the image of Our Lady. The first hermit is anonymous. A more famous figure is Wincenty Morawski, who erected the first wooden chapel around 1770. The current Church was built in 1847. In 1872, the current Chapel of Our Lady was built on 64 oak piles. Initially, the parish belonged to the parish in Szczebrze. In 1873, the Bishop of Sejny, Bishop Piotr Paweł Wierzbowski, established it as an independent parish. On September 17, 1995, the act of coronation of the image of Our Lady of Studzieniczna, Mother of the Church, took place. The act of coronation was performed by Cardinal Józef Glemp – Primate of Poland, with the participation of Archbishop Józef Kowalczyk – Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Edmund Piszcz – Metropolitan of Warmia, Bishop Juliusz Paec – Bishop of Łomża, Bishop Juozas Żemartis of Mariampol, Bishop Wojciech Ziemba – Bishop of Ełk and Bishop Edward Samsel – Auxiliary Bishop of Ełk. Indulgences: Descent of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of the Scapular – July 16, St. Anne – July 26, Coronation Anniversary – September 17 Holy Masses: 9:00; 11:00 church 13:00 (Płaska chapel) 17:00 September (Sanctuary) 19:00 May-August (Sanctuary) Weekdays: church 17:00 (October-April); Sanctuary 12:00 and 19:00 (May-August); 12:00 and 17:00 (September)

Parish of St. Our Lady of the Scapular The first historical mention of Studzieniczna dates back to 1740 and is connected with the cult of the image of Our Lady. The first hermit is anonymous. A more famous figure is Wincenty Morawski, who built the first wooden chapel around 1770. In 1847, the current church was built. In 1872, the current Chapel of Our Lady was built on 64 oak poles. Initially, the parish belonged to the parish in Szczebrze. In 1873, the Bishop of Sejny, Fr. Bishop Piotr Paweł Wierzbowski establishes it as an independent parish. On September 17, 1995, the image of Our Lady of Studzieniczna, Mother of the Church, is coronated. The act of coronation was performed by Fr. Cardinal Józef Glemp – Primate of Poland with the participation of Archbishop Józef Kowalczyk – Apostolic Nuncio, Fr. Archbishop Edmund Piszcz - Metropolitan of Warmia, priest. Bishop Juliusz Paec - Bishop of Łomża, Fr. Bishop Juozas Żemartis from Mariampol, Fr. Bishop Wojciech Ziemba - Bishop of Ełk and Fr. Bishop Edward Samsel – Auxiliary Bishop of Ełk. Indulgences: Descent of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of the Scapular - July 16, St. Anne – July 26, Coronation anniversary – September 17 Holy Masses: 9:00; 11:00 church 1:00 p.m. (chapel in Płaska) 17.00 September (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. May – August (Sanctuary) Weekdays: church 5 p.m. (October-April); Sanctuary 12.00 and 19.00 (May - August); 12.00 and 17.00 (September) https://diecezjaelk.pl/parafie_diecezji/studzieniczna-parafia-p-w-matki-bozej-szkaplerznej/

It is the only historic lock on the southern section of the canal. It was built in 1826-1827. Augustów Canal - Dębowo Lock The lock complex also includes service buildings. A road bridge spans the lock. The original wooden bridge was destroyed during World War II; it is now a concrete structure. The Dębowo Lock is a single-chamber brick and concrete structure; the water level difference is 3.11 m; the effective length is 43.56 m, and the width is 6.04 m; it is manually operated; adjacent to the lock are a penstock weir and a discharge used to power a small hydroelectric power plant; the lock complex includes lock buildings from the early 20th century. https://haskoningdhv.pl/projects/obiekty-zabytkowe-na-kanale-augustowskim/

Sosnowo Lock - The second lock on the Augustów Canal - counting from the Biebrza side. It was completely destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1948 in its former form. There is a camping site next to the lock in Sosnów. There is also a tourist trail running through Sosnowo, marked with appropriate boards. Not far from here there is the "Czerwone Bagno" reserve. You can reach it through Tajno Stare and to the left to Orzechówka. From Orzechówka it's only a short walk to the "Grzędy" reserve. Before that, we will see the beautiful "Kuwasa Farm". Location 13.2 kilometer of the Canal; Level difference 2.80 m; Length 43.5 m; Width 6.10 m; Metal gates; Years of construction 1835-1836. Construction manager Eng. Wojciech Korczakowski. https://canalaugustowski.blogspot.com/2011/07/sluza-sosnowo.html