Książ Castle (German: originally Vorstinburg, then Fürstenstein, and in the years 1945–1947 "Książno"). It was built in the years 1288–1292, probably on the site of a former wooden stronghold destroyed in 1263. The building has over 400 rooms, and approximately 600 including utility rooms.

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1. Stary Książ Castle Ruins – Książ Castle loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

7.60km

02:14

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

6.68km

01:59

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Książ Castle – Książ Castle and Gardens loop from Stary Książ

7.88km

02:11

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 390 m

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Saturday 24 January

2°C

-3°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Wałbrzych, powiat wałbrzyski, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Stary Książ Castle Ruins – Książ Castle loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

2. Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

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