The picturesque Sowie Mountains, a range of the Central Sudetes, delight visitors with their extraordinary landscapes, which can be admired from many vantage points. They are a wonderful place for hiking and biking, and in winter breathtaking views can be admired while riding on numerous trails prepared for cross-country skiing.

Walbrzych Land – an ideal place for active and family tourists

Why is it worth exploring? For its incredible history, rich cultural heritage, enchanting nature, spas and spa climate, and varied mountainous terrain suitable for families with children, seniors, and discerning tourists – cycling and extreme sports enthusiasts alike. The largest city in this tourist region is Walbrzych, which is the cultural and tourist center of the area.

Attractions of the Walbrzych Mountains – for lovers of nature and outdoor activities

Of the tourist attractions for the active, it is worth mentioning the numerous hiking and biking trails within the picturesque Walbrzyskie Mountains, which are part of the Sudetes, where you can meet mouflons, deer, roe deer and wild boars, among others. In winter you can ski in the vicinity of Jedlina-Zdrój, Rzeczka, Mieroszow, Boguszow-Gorcow and Głuszyca. An interesting feature is the year-round toboggan run in Jedlina-Zdroj.

Cultural heritage of Walbrzych land – castles, ruins and underground cities

Ale prawdziwy skarb Ziemi wałbrzyskiej to materialne dziedzictwo kultury. Począwszy od Zamku Książ – jednego z najpiękniejszych i najbardziej okazałych w Polsce, przy którym działa słynne Stado Ogierów – duży ośrodek jeździecki i sportów konnych, poprzez liczne średniowieczne zamki i ruiny (Zamek Grodno w Zagórzu Śląskim, ruiny Zamku Radosno czy Zamku Cisy), aż po kompleksy wykutych w skale tuneli z czasów II wojny światowej, zwane podziemnymi miastami. Najważniejsze z nich to Sztolnie Walimskie i Podziemne Miasto Osówka.

Sowie Mountains – viewpoints and unforgettable views of the Sudetes

While in the Owl Mountains, be sure to visit the observation tower on the Great Owl, the highest peak of the range rising to 1015 meters. The twenty-five-meter tower is a peculiar symbol of these mountains. Built in 1906, it was created as a result of the then-reigning cult of the first chancellor of the German Reich, Otto von Bismarck. In the world, as many as 240 towers were built on the same initiative. From it we can enjoy extensive views of almost the entire Sudetenland from the Karkonosze to the Snieznik Massif, and on cloudless days we can also see Wroclaw. Other noteworthy viewpoints include the tower of the WNMP church in Bielawa, the tower on top of Kalenica and the Srebrnogórska Fortress, which is also an extremely original monument of military architecture.

Ruins of castles and picturesque landscapes – the Owl Mountains in a nutshell

The Sowie Mountains also attract many tourists thanks to their medieval castles and picturesque ruins. You must see the magnificent Grodno Castle in Zagorze Slaskie, which is currently being restored to its splendor. In Zagorze, by the way, it’s worth seeing the spectacular dam on the Bystrzyca River and the Bystrzyckie Lake it created. The castle in Owieśnie and the ruins of Rogowiec Castle are also incredibly impressive.

The Local Tourist Organization “Walbrzych Agglomeration ” operates in the Walbrzych agglomeration.