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

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

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

01:43

5.89km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Książański Park Krajobrazowy

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321 m

Hochberg Mausoleum

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Not to be overlooked when you take a lap in the beautiful castle park.

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491 m

Książ Castle in all its glory

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The view of the castle from the front is impressive. It's similar with the interior of the castle. I recommend visiting the castle with an audioguide set.

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Stary Książ Castle Ruins

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Unfortunately, this time I was on a trip and there was no time to visit the ruins, but if you delay it, you will not escape. You will reach the …

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1.19 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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2.31 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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2.70 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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2.79 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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5.47 km

Książ Castle entrance gate

Highlight • Castle

5.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

865 m

512 m

145 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

1.62 km

657 m

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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

Hochberg Mausoleum

Książ Castle in all its glory

Stary Książ Castle Ruins

Polsnitz Gorge Cliffside Trail

Red Bridge Over the Pelcznica River

Stary Książ Castle Ruins

View of Książ Castle from Plac Jana Henryka

Książ Castle entrance gate

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