Ostrężnik Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Ostrężnik, Poland.
The castle ruins rest on a limestone hill rising 40 meters above ground, with stone walls stretching 144 meters across the rocky terrain.
King Casimir III the Great incorporated this fortress into a network of 25 medieval castles during the 14th century to protect Kraków and trade routes.
The castle forms part of the Eagles' Nests Trail, a historical route connecting medieval fortifications through the Polish Jura Chain landscape.
Located 6 kilometers south of Janów, the site connects to marked hiking trails and offers access to the nearby Ostrężnik Cave with its archaeological findings.
Archaeological studies indicate the castle might have served as a secret prison for nobles or as a shelter for knights engaged in robbery activities.
Location: Ostrężnik (gmina Janów)
Part of: Eagle's Nests
GPS coordinates: 50.67500,19.40000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 08:35
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