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Świebodzice

Hochberg Mausoleum – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

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Poland

Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat świdnicki

Świebodzice

Hochberg Mausoleum – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

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Hochberg Mausoleum – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

03:29

12.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Książański Park Krajobrazowy

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Bus stop

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3.41 km

Hochberg Mausoleum

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Not to be overlooked when you take a lap in the beautiful castle park.

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3.58 km

Książ Castle in all its glory

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The view of the castle from the front is impressive. It's similar with the interior of the castle. I recommend visiting the castle with an audioguide set.

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5.33 km

The Palm House in Wałbrzych is an extraordinary gift that the last owner of Książ Castle - Jan Henryk XV von Hochberg - gave to his wife, the beautiful Princess Daisy. The heart of the palm house in ancient times was and still is a building made of glass and metal, built at the beginning of the 20th century, the interior of which was lined with solidified lava from the Etna volcano. Currently, over 250 species of plants grow in the palm house, and visiting it is a fascinating journey through all continents and climatic zones. It is worth knowing that the Palm House in Wałbrzych is the only winter garden in Poland preserved in its historical structure.
The Palm House is open:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00-19:00
ticket office-palmeria: open 30 minutes shorter
Regular ticket PLN 27, reduced ticket PLN 21.

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7.32 km

Stary Książ Castle Ruins

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Very interesting castle ruin that was built as a romantic castle ruin. By delving into its history, it will be possible to understand the previous sentence. The castle was erected as an artificial castle ruin at the end of the 18th century (construction started in 1794). The building was to resemble the ruins of a castle and was to be a kind of tourist attraction, which was to relieve the Książ Castle from tourists. An interesting fact is that as a result of archaeological research it is known that the Stary Książ Castle was built on the ruins of a real medieval castle, which was probably built at the end of the 13th century. During the research, it was also discovered that this medieval castle was built on the site of a stronghold dating from the 9th - 10th centuries.

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7.40 km

View of Książ Castle from Plac Jana Henryka

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This interesting viewpoint is located below the ruins of the Old Castle Ksiaz. From here you also have a great view of the gorge and the new castle - Ksiaz.

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7.82 km

Red Bridge Over the Pelcznica River

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Is that true? Here you can cross the small river on dry foot on the way to the ruins.

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8.59 km

Suspended Bridges Over the Pełcznica Gorge

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Anyone who is on the beautiful Hochbergow hiking trail from Ksiez Castle to the ruins of the old princely castle will certainly pass by here.

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9.02 km

Terrace with a view of Książ Castle

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From this place there is probably the most beautiful view of the Książ Castle. At the bottom of the terrace there is a path to the ruins of the old castle.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

4.07 km

1.59 km

1.38 km

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.95 km

1.39 km

942 m

930 m

750 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Friday 31 July

29°C

18°C

98 %

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Hochberg Mausoleum – Stary Książ Castle Ruins loop from Świebodzice

Hochberg Mausoleum

Książ Castle in all its glory

Palm House in Wałbrzych

Stary Książ Castle Ruins

View of Książ Castle from Plac Jana Henryka

Red Bridge Over the Pelcznica River

Suspended Bridges Over the Pełcznica Gorge

Terrace with a view of Książ Castle

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