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Kaczawskie Foothills

The Kaczawskie Mountains and Foothills, known as the Land of Extinct Volcanoes, is the northernmost part of the Western Sudetenland, which delights above all in its nature and landscapes. The highest hill here is Ostrzyca – its characteristic silhouette, visible from many kilometers away, is deceptively reminiscent of Japan’s Fujiama.

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Other post-volcanic mountains include Wilcza Góra, Czartowska Skała or Grodziec. Of special note is the monumental Wielislawski Organs – a 20-meter-high, red-colored rock wall with a columnar structure resembling organ pipes.

The Kaczawskie Foothills tourist region also covers the Kaczawskie Mountains with its range and is crisscrossed by the valleys of two beautiful rivers – the Kaczawa and the Beaver – famous for their unique flora, protected in several nature reserves. The specific climate allows the development of thermophilic species, and the most characteristic here is the great abundance of orchid plants, which is unique in the country.

When visiting the Kaczawskie Mountains and Foothills, it is worth seeing at least one of the many geoparks established in the area. Particularly recommended is the Land of Extinct Volcanoes Geopark, which was included in the 2024 UNESCO World Geoparks Network list. The Chelmy Landscape Park with its many post-volcanic hills, the Ore Mountains Landscape Park or the beautiful Beaver Valley are just a few beautiful examples.

Architecture lovers will find magnificent medieval monuments, including the world-famous wooden Church of Peace in Jawor, built entirely without the use of nails, and the Romanesque-Gothic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The beautifully preserved and prepared for touring defensive establishment in Grodziec, with its castle, moat and spectacular courtyard, makes an incredible impression. Another remarkable architectural monument is the massive ruins of Bolkow Castle, whose tower in cross-section has the unparalleled shape of a teardrop. Here, too, numerous knightly tournaments and an international Gothic music festival are held every year. Anyway, the entire Kaczawskie Foothills region abounds in ruins of palaces, castles, towers and other buildings preserved to varying degrees.

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Discover the area

There are many hotels waiting for tourists in the larger cities of the region - Zlotorya, Jawor, Lviv Slaski, but also plenty of guesthouses and agritourism farms, as well as - especially popular - places to stay in castles and palaces, such as the palace in Lviv. For more information, visit gorykaczawskie.pl