Name: Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica
Rating: 2

Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Poland

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

Busko

gmina Wiślica

Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica

Discover

Places to see

Poland

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

Busko

gmina Wiślica

Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica

Recommended by 14 cyclists

Save

Location: gmina Wiślica, Busko, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Top cycling routes to Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica

4.8

(6)

riders

1. Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica – Scenic road among the ponds loop from Busko-Zdrój

49.8km

03:00

270m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.8

(4)

riders

2. Rural Road to Wiślica – Before Górka loop from Skorocice

40.4km

02:26

190m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

3.3

(3)

riders

3. Scenic road among the ponds – Solec-Zdrój loop from Busko-Zdrój

64.8km

04:03

350m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

Rafał Klisowski

March 19, 2025

The Wiślica stronghold, currently known as "Na Łąkach", was built at the earliest around the second half of the 10th century. The nature of the fortifications' construction would indicate that its construction was related to Czech influences and the period of Czech rule in Lesser Poland, although it is also possible that its foundation was carried out by the Piast dynasty at the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries, but the construction was carried out according to the building traditions known in the region. Since there was another, slightly older stronghold in Wiślica, in the area of which later developed monumental palace and sacral buildings, it is possible that the seat "Na Łąkach" was associated exclusively with a military function. Alternatively, the stronghold "Na Łąkach" was built after the destruction of the older stronghold and both establishments did not initially function at the same time. In the 11th century, in addition to the stronghold "Na Łąkach", at least three nearby settlements developed in Wiślica, one of which was located on the site of an older stronghold that was destroyed at that time. At the end of the 11th century or at the beginning of the 12th century, the stronghold "Na Łąkach" was also burned down. Its fall may have occurred in 1135, during the invasion of the Ruthenians and Cumans, associated with the policy of supporting the pretender to the Hungarian throne, Boris Kolomanović, by the Polish prince. Boris was probably settled in the stronghold of Wiślica at that time, so when Krzywousty stopped supporting him, he could take revenge by handing him over to the allied Ruthenians, led by Władymirka, son of Włodar, the prince of Przemyśl and Galicia. After rebuilding from the destruction, Bolesław Krzywousty did not restore the rank of Wiślica, which initially, as one of the less significant centers, became part of the senior district.

Translated by Google •

Piotr Krawczyk

August 22, 2021

An earth formation that is the remains of a medieval stronghold. The last section of the access road is a gravel road, but you can get there by road if you insist.

Translated by Google •

🦋🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏄‍♀️Magdalena 🏞️🎶📷📘🐈‍⬛

June 18, 2024

The fortified settlement is just outside the city

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 170 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 23 September

13°C

11°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: gmina Wiślica, Busko, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland

Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica

1. Medieval Stronghold in Wiślica – Scenic road among the ponds loop from Busko-Zdrój

2. Rural Road to Wiślica – Before Górka loop from Skorocice

3. Scenic road among the ponds – Solec-Zdrój loop from Busko-Zdrój

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️