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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

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Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat świdnicki

Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

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Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

04:00

14.0km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Książański Park Krajobrazowy

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.61 km

Terrace with a view of Książ Castle

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From this place there is probably the most beautiful view of the Książ Castle. At the bottom of the terrace there is a path to the ruins of the old castle.

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2

4.75 km

Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail

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From the castle you can reach the beautiful section in a good 15-20 minutes.

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5.87 km

Red Bridge Over the Pelcznica River

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Is that true? Here you can cross the small river on dry foot on the way to the ruins.

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6.19 km

Stary Książ Castle Ruins

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Very interesting castle ruin that was built as a romantic castle ruin. By delving into its history, it will be possible to understand the previous sentence. The castle was erected …

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6.28 km

View of Książ Castle from Plac Jana Henryka

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This interesting viewpoint is located below the ruins of the Old Castle Ksiaz. From here you also have a great view of the gorge and the new castle - Ksiaz.

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6

7.48 km

Forgotten Monument at Swan Pond

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There are fragments of a slab from the tomb of the sons of John Henry VI.

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7

8.25 km

Yew Tree 'Bolko' Nature Monument

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It is the largest yew in the Sudetes. The trunk circumference is 285 cm. Its age is estimated at 400-600 years.

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8

9.07 km

Książ Castle

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Has about 500 meters
the underground guide route.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

3.31 km

2.50 km

2.08 km

877 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

3.41 km

3.01 km

1.94 km

688 m

544 m

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Wednesday 8 July

23°C

13°C

20 %

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