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Pilcza Castle

Name: Pilcza Castle
Rating: 2

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Park Krajobrazowy Orlich Gniazd

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Location: gmina Pilica, Zawiercie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Biśnik Cave – View of Pilcza Castle loop from Podzamcze

37.2km

02:27

480m

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2. View of Pilcza Castle – Podzamcze Market Square loop from Smoleń

27.4km

01:53

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ryczów Watchtower Ruins – Podzamcze Market Square loop from Krzywopłoty

34.7km

02:17

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sylwia

June 14, 2025

Pilcza Castle in Smoleń is a picturesque ruin of a medieval stronghold, situated on a lofty hill amidst the forests of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. The castle was once the seat of the mighty Toporczyk family, and later became associated with the Pilecki family – hence its name. Today, you can visit the restored tower and fragments of the defensive walls, from which there is an extensive view of the surrounding area. The castle is an attraction of the Eagle's Nests Trail and a great stopping point on a bicycle trip through the Jura – although the ascent to the ruins is steep, it is worth taking shoes for a short walk.

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October 29, 2020

Zamek Pilcza in Smoleń is located on a wooded hill in a small nature reserve. In the middle of the 14th century, Otto von Pilcza probably built a new brick stronghold from the Topór coat of arms. The original shape of the castle was a small stone building with a tall tower. Later the property was systematically expanded by adding two lower locks. Source: orlegniazda.pl google translation from Polish. And now it becomes clear: the castle is named after its builder and not after its location.

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Zuza

August 21, 2021

It looks innocent from the outside, but the view from the tower is beautiful - be sure to go in there!

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Elevation 450 m

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Location: gmina Pilica, Zawiercie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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