Zamek na wzgórzu Grojec, Medieval castle ruins in Żywiec, Poland
The remnants of the defensive structure stand on Grojec Hill at 612 meters above sea level, surrounded by a dry moat and oval-shaped embankment.
During the 15th century, knights Borzywoj and Wlodek Skrzynski established their fortress on Grojec Hill, using it as a base for their raids across the region.
Archaeological excavations in 1937 and 1983 revealed numerous metal artifacts and a silver denar coin from the reign of King Wladyslaw Jagiello.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a marked yellow hiking trail leading from downtown Żywiec through Maly Grojec to Żywiec-Zablocie.
According to regional tales, the hill opens once a year during Easter, revealing an entrance to hidden treasures stored within the mountain.
Location: Żywiec
GPS coordinates: 49.65996,19.19608
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:37
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