Chojnik Castle in Sobieszów. Gothic fortress in Lower Silesia
The ruins of Chojnik Castle in Sobieszów - Jelenia Góra picturesquely rise above the Jelenia Góra Valley, at the top of Chojnik Mountain (627 m above sea level), whose steep slopes form cliffs with almost vertical walls. No wonder that the castle has aroused the interest of tourists for centuries.
History of the castle
The mighty Chojnik Castle was built in the fourteenth century thanks to the prince of Świdnica-Jawor Bolek II, later this residence belonged to the Schaffgotsch family. Due to its defensive position, it was never captured by the enemy, but burned by lightning in 1675.
Access to Chojnik Castle
The best way to reach the castle is by the black trail from Sobieszów or from Zachełm, it is also possible to reach it by the yellow trail from Podgórzyn and then by the black one.
Visiting Chojnik Castle
Today, Chojnik Castle is a permanent ruin open to tourists almost all year round. In addition to penetrating the courtyard and corridors, you can enter the top of the observation tower. Since 1993, the Knight Brotherhood of Chojnik Castle has been operating here, which organizes the Knight Tournament "O Złoty Bełt Chojnik" every September. There is also a tourist hostel and a tourist buffet. You can also buy souvenirs and stamp them.
Karkonosze National Park Castle
Chojnik Castle is located in theGiant Mountains National Park, so when buying a ticket to the castle, you also have to pay a fee for entering the Park. In addition, Chojnik Castle is one of the nicest and most interesting buildings of the Valley of Palaces and Gardens in the Jelenia Góra Valley.
Archaeological research at Chojnik Castle
In 2013 and 2014, archaeological research conducted by scientists from the University of Wrocław was carried out at Chojnik Castle. During this research, a vaulted cellar was discovered in the upper castle, in the palatium, probably collapsed during the fire of the castle in 1675. The cellar had a probably barrel vault with a span of up to 8.4 m. An even more interesting discovery is the foundations of a round tower with a diameter larger than a shell tower, which was erected later. It is not excluded that it may come from the period of construction of the upper castle or it may have been an independent tower surrounded by wooden buildings.
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What's worth seeing in the area?
If you have already visited this attraction, it is also worth visiting several other interesting ones places nearby. Within a radius of 100 kilometers you will find many interesting places places that can diversify your stay in this part of Poland.
- Sky Walk Tower in Świeradów Zdrój, distance: 22.7 km
- Colorful Rudawy Janowickie Lakes, distance: 23.2 km
- Czocha Castle, distance: 32.3 km
- Książ Castle, distance: 45.5 km
- Grodno Castle in Zagórze Śląskie, distance: 54.7 km
- Church of Peace in Świdnica, distance: 59.6 km
- Szczeliniec Wielki, distance: 62.6 km
- Fortress Silver Mountain, distance: 76 km
- Kłodzko Fortress, distance: 83.6 km
- Mużakowa Arch Geopark, distance: 99.3 km
