Stone Arches of Pełcznica – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

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Stone Arches of Pełcznica – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

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Stone Arches of Pełcznica – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Rezerwat Przełomy pod Książem koło Wałbrzycha

03:12

10.8km

310m

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: August 21, 2026

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5.74 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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6.12 km

Stone Arches of Pełcznica

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6.52 km

Hochberg Children's Monument

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By foot or by mountain bike. The monument is a thrown piece of stone with ornament. Remnant of the monument.

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7.71 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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7.80 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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8.21 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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8.99 km

Suspended Bridges Over the Pełcznica Gorge

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Anyone who is on the beautiful Hochbergow hiking trail from Ksiez Castle to the ruins of the old princely castle will certainly pass by here.

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9.42 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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