Welcome to Częstochowa!

After checking in the hotel in Częstochowa, you can settle in and calmly prepare for the hike ahead. Take the opportunity to explore the city: visit a local market to gather snacks or supplies for the first days, and enjoy dinner in one of Częstochowa’s vibrant restaurants or bars. This is where your journey begins.

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Accommodation: Częstochowa

Welcome to Olsztyn, Silesia. Just before you jump into the hiking trail, the first “Eagle’s Nest” will be waiting for you above the town center. This is one of the most stunning sites you’ll encounter along the trail, featuring the ruins of a castle rising above the landscape. From there, you’ll begin walking through forest paths and villages, passing through Puchacz where you can find several caves at its foot, until you reach the Złoty Potok area, where you’ll spend the night.

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Approximate walking profile

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 17km
Highest point: 373masl
Lowest point: 279masl
Elevation Gain: 140m
Elevation Lose: 130m

Transfers: Pickup from Częstochowa to Olsztyn Silesia
Meals: B
Accommodation: Rural lodging

The second day of the hike begins with walking alongside lakes, some of which are suitable for swimming. Along the way, you’ll pass through woodland dotted with caves. The “Eagle’s Nest” for this day is located between cliffs, where the Ostrężnik Castle once stood. From there, you’ll continue through villages until reaching Mirów Castle (optional). This day is characterized mainly by forest trails, villages, and impressive rock formations rising above the path.

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Approximate walking profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 17 km
Highest point: 403 masl
Lowest point: 290 masl
Elevation Gain: 350m
Elevation Lose: 315 m

Meals: B
Accommodation: Rural lodging

The third day of the hike begins with an optional visit to Bobolice Castle, the most impressive and well preserved castle you’ll encounter along the trail.
From the castle, you’ll continue into a wooded area that stretches over several hills and is rich with stunning geological formations and many caves.

You’ll pass through the Geological Park area on Żbik Hill. From there, the route continues to Apteka Hill for a breathtaking viewpoint over the hiking region. From there, you’ll head to one of the nearby villages, where you’ll spend the night after visiting the lookout point above Zamek (castle ruins).

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Approximate walking profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 17km
Highest point: 445masl
Lowest point: 314masl
Elevation Gain: 300m
Elevation Lose: 310m

Meals: B
Accommodation: Rural lodging

You’ll begin this busy day by hiking to one of the most beautiful spots on this trip, “The Eye” in Okiennik (a striking rock formation with a large natural hole resembling an eye). From there, you’ll continue through villages and forests to Birów Hill, the site of a medieval settlement. After visiting Birów Hill, you’ll proceed to Podzamcze, where you’ll stay overnight at a hotel.

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Approximate walking profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 15km
Highest point: 511 masl
Lowest point: 347masl
Elevation Gain: 240m
Elevation Lose: 95m

Meals: B
Accommodation: Rural lodging

This day is open for your decision, you can walk another day on the trail, get a guided climbing experience or relax in spa.

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Transportation:
Transportaion from Podzamcze to Zawiercie Main train station.

**Optional transportation to the main train station/city center of Częstochowa/Krakow (Extra payment).