오를리히 그니아즈드‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

Spectacular castle built on a rock.

There is everything you need: food (fries, sandwiches, hamburgers), beer (non-alcoholic and alcoholic), ice cream (scoops and Italian), water.

A beautiful place, a great route (almost). Avoid the last section from Chechło to the finish line. Don't turn left after Chechło, just follow the road. About 5km of sand, roots, and mud. A nightmare. The rest of the route is fabulous. The desert, the Wind Rose, and the wooden footbridge are fantastic. The same goes for the other paved sections: the concrete is super smooth, the gravel is premium. It's worth it, truly worth it.

Ogrodzieniec Castle in Podzamcze is the largest and one of the best-preserved strongholds on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests and the Trail of Jurassic Strongholds. The impressive ruins tower over the area and offer numerous viewing terraces and chambers, towers and courtyards open to the public. It is a popular tourist attraction with catering facilities and bicycle-friendly infrastructure. In the season, it is worth visiting the castle first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds. Access by bike is possible via the asphalt road from the Podzamcze side or via a more off-road option through the Towarne Mountains.

Ogrodzieniec Castle in Podzamcze is the largest and one of the best-preserved strongholds on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests. The impressive ruins tower over the area and offer numerous viewing terraces and chambers, towers and courtyards open to the public. It is a popular tourist attraction with catering facilities and bicycle-friendly infrastructure. During the season, it is worth visiting the castle first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds. Access by bike is possible via the asphalt road from the Podzamcze side or via a more off-road option through the Towarne Mountains.

The castle in Olsztyn near Częstochowa is one of the most characteristic landmarks on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests. The ruins of a medieval fortress rise on a limestone hill, from where there is a wide panorama of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. The castle once played an important defensive role on the borders of the Kingdom of Poland, and today it attracts history and photography enthusiasts. It is worth taking shoes with good soles - the ascent to the hill is short, but steep and rocky. It is best to leave your bike at the entrance or in the city.

It’s best to go in the morning, then there are a lot of people.

The origins of defensive architecture in Podzamcze date back to the time of Bolesław III Wrymouth, when a defensive stronghold was built on the rocky hill of Birów Mountain, manned by a guard force to protect the border against incursions from Czech princes. Instead of this structure, destroyed during King Łokietek's struggle for the throne of Kraków, Casimir the Great built a Gothic castle on Janowski Hill in the mid-14th century. Władysław Jagiełło gifted it to Włodek of Charbinowice, of the Sulima coat of arms, in 1386. The stronghold changed hands several times, ending up in the hands of the Boner family in the first half of the 16th century, among the wealthiest and most influential in Poland at the time. At the initiative of Seweryn Boner, the castle was rebuilt between 1530 and 1545 into a magnificent Renaissance-style structure. The ambitious owners modeled their plans on Wawel Castle, ultimately furnishing one of the most magnificent residences in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with great splendor. After the Boner family's male line died out, the castle changed hands again many times. Unfortunately, the building also fell victim to invasions and disasters, which caused increasing damage. In 1587, Ogrodzieniec Castle was captured by the forces of Archduke Maximilian, a pretender to the Polish throne. In 1655, during the Deluge, Swedish troops stationed there caused a fire that destroyed a significant portion of the castle. In 1702, the building fell victim to another fire, also started by Swedish troops, this time stationed there during the Great Northern War. From then on, the castle declined, as the costs of reconstruction exceeded the capabilities of subsequent owners. In the early 19th century, the last residents abandoned the building, and its walls were dismantled and used as building materials. Since the early 20th century, a number of initiatives have been undertaken to preserve the picturesque ruins. They are now open to the public, and mass events are held there. The ruins have served as film locations several times, including for Andrzej Wajda's "The Knight," "Janosik," and "Revenge," as well as Netflix's "The Witcher."