Szlak Warowni Jurajskich, Medieval castle hiking trail in Silesian and Lesser Poland Voivodeships, Poland
The 165-kilometer trail connects numerous defensive castles through limestone formations, rocky outcrops, and wooded areas of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland.
Medieval fortifications along the trail were constructed as defensive structures during territorial conflicts between Polish and Czech kingdoms in the 14th century.
Each castle on the route holds local stories passed through generations, reflecting the medieval life, military strategies, and regional traditions of Polish nobility.
The trail is marked with blue signs and takes approximately 42 hours to complete, with elevation changes of 2,351 meters up and 2,375 meters down.
The hiking path integrates natural limestone landscapes with medieval architecture, connecting structures like Częstochowa, Ogrodzieniec, and Bobolice castles in one continuous route.
Location: Silesian Voivodeship
Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship
GPS coordinates: 50.44713,19.58276
Latest update: March 28, 2025 17:03
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