Rudawy Mountains

Bolczów Castle

Bolczów Castle – one of the most picturesque places in the Sudety Mountains. Do not be confused with the Bolków Castle!

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is a stronghold built on a rocky, granite protrusion
one of the most picturesque castle ruins in Lower Silesia
you can freely explore the ruins and even climb the remains of the walls with narrow, steep steps
there is a picnic area prepared on site with the possibility of lighting a bonfire
it is quite a popular place, visited by many tourists, especially on weekends
you can reach the Bolczów Castle on foot from the center of Janowice Wielkie along the green tourist trail, 1.4 km, 50 minutes walk one way, back faster down
if you want to take a longer walk, you can start from the Karpnicka Pass and go to the castle along the green trail, about 1.5 hours one way
Janowice Wielkie, i.e. the base for entering the Bolczów castle, are very well connected by a railway line with Wrocław and Jelenia Góra
nearby there is also a beautifully located Szwajcarka Hut and Sokolik Wielki – a popular viewpoint