POLAND
The Kłodzko Valley is a picturesque region in the Sudeten Mountains. Hiking in the Wild Orlica Valley offers a perfect opportunity to discover the charm of this part of Poland. The local hiking trails provide unforgettable views of mountainous landscapes and scenic valleys. Trekking along the Wild Orlica River brings you closer to nature, as the area is renowned for its preserved wilderness and rich flora and fauna.
Międzygórze
A small village with charming wooden architecture in the Tyrolean style, nestled in the Eastern Sudetes at the foot of Mount Śnieżnik. Among Międzygórze’s most notable buildings are the partially wooden, partially brick holiday guesthouse Gigant and a beautifully preserved wooden church from the 18th century.
Distance from us:
Międzygórze (21 km)
Highlights include:
- Fairy Tale Garden – from the 1920s with figurines like Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Gargamel, and the Mountain Spirit.
- Wilczki Waterfall Reserve – the second highest in the Polish Sudetes (22 m).
- Water dam.
- Śnieżnik lookout tower.
- Maria Śnieżna Sanctuary.
- Part of the Marianne of Orange Trail https://dolnyslask.travel/szlak-marianny-oranskiej/
- Śnieżnik Landscape Park.
Solna Jama
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Solna Jama (7 km)
A small karst cave on the eastern slope of Czerniec. One of the most valuable natural sites in the Bystrzyckie Mountains. In cold and summer months, bats hibernate here.
Szczerba Castle
Distance from us:
Zamek Szczerba (7 km)
One of only three such fortifications in the Kłodzko region (alongside Homole and Karpień). This castle once guarded the border crossing on the old Kłodzko–Prague trade route, near present-day Gniewoszów. Today, only its ruins remain. The castle is surrounded by numerous legends—one of the most famous speaks of a secret underground passage connecting the ruins to the nearby Solna Jama cave, and of treasures hidden by the castle’s last owners. Legend says treasures lie hidden and it is accessible only to someone who prays three “Hail Marys” in Międzylesie Church and commits no sin on the return journey. No one has succeeded yet.
Międzylesie
Distance from us:
Międzylesie (11 km)
The nearest town and the last Polish railway station. Its highlight is the Renaissance-Baroque Międzylesie Castle.
Bystrzyca Kłodzka
Distance from us:
Bystrzyca Kłodzka (21 km)
A medieval town founded at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, once known as a Royal City. To this day, remnants of its historic fortifications remain, including the city walls with the Water Gate and the Kłodzko Tower, as well as the Knight’s Tower, which was later converted into a bell tower.Bystrzyca is also home to the Museum of Matches (Muzeum Filumenistyczne)—the only museum in Poland dedicated to matchbox collections. With its atmospheric, cinematic setting, the town has often been used as a filming location. Scenes were shot here for Agnieszka Holland’s Spoor (based on the novel by Olga Tokarczuk), Kazimierz Kutz’s Nobody’s Calling, and The Partisan by James Marquand.
A charming spa town, perfect for visitors who enjoy active leisure. Dusznicka Arena offers excellent facilities for running, Nordic walking, cycling, and roller skiing. Nearby Zieleniec also features a professionally equipped Disc Golf course. The town boasts a historic market square with picturesque townhouses, the Museum of Papermaking, the F. Chopin Spa Theatre, and a Mineral Water Pump Room. One of Duszniki-Zdrój’s most famous guests was none other than Fryderyk Chopin himself.
Warto zobaczyć:
- Paper Museum
- Mineral Water Pump Room
- Chopin Spa Theatre
- Duszniki Arena and Disc Golf in nearby Zieleniec
One of the oldest towns in Lower Silesia, beautifully situated on the Nysa River. It was shaped by three nations—Poles, Czechs, and Germans—whose cultural influence can still be felt today. The town stands out for its unique layout and character, with remarkable architecture and historic landmarks.
Notable sights:
- Kłodzko Fortress
- St. John’s Bridge
- Millennium of Polish State Trail
Szczeliniec Wielki
https://www.pngs.com.pl/pl/turystyka/tur_a.html
Distance from us:
Szczeliniec Wielki (46 km)
The highest peak of the Table Mountains. From the viewing terrace, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Czech part of the range, the Broumovské Stěny. On clear days, it’s even possible to spot the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze), the Wałbrzyskie Mountains, and the Owl Mountains (Góry Sowie). The trail to the summit includes over 600 steps and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
A fascinating rock labyrinth in the Table Mountains, filled with narrow crevices and mysterious stone alleys. The uniquely shaped rock formations have imaginative names like the Rock Saddle, Great Hall, and the most famous one—Hen’s Foot. In winter, the area is crowd-free and can be explored for free at your own risk, though the trail may be icy and slippery.
Zieleniec Peat Bog
https://zieleniec.pl/artykul/zielenieckie-torfowisko/
Distance from us:
Zieleniec Peat Bog (27,7 km)
A unique nature reserve in the heart of the Bystrzyckie Mountains. The 270-hectare bog is composed of two main basins: Topielisko and Czarne Bagno. The nature reserve protects Topielisko and part of Czarne Bagno. Thanks to its wild character and rare flora, the area is often compared to the Siberian taiga.
The longest cave in the Sudetes, located in the Śnieżnik Massif, inside Mt. Stroma (1166 m a.s.l.). Renowned for its rich and well-preserved dripstone formations, it is considered one of the most beautiful caves in Poland.
