Czorsztyn - Czorsztyn

Czorsztyn (from German: Zornstein Castle) is a mountain village on Dunajecwho is here for Czorsztyn reservoir is jammed in the voivodeship Lesser Poland in the southeast Poland between Pienines and the Gorce.

background

The Czorsztyn Castle was built in the early 13th century Podhale on Dunajec to protect the trade route from Krakow erected in Hungary. On the opposite side of the river, already in the Zips, lies the castle Niedzica. The place developed near the castle. Under Casimir III. The Gothic castle was significantly expanded for the Great, but was destroyed by the Hussites as early as 1433. Rebuilt, it served the rebellious peasants in 1651 and the Confederates of Bar as a retreat in 1772. In 1996 the reservoir was flooded and the medieval town center is now under water. The higher built new Czorsztyn is a tourist place.

getting there

By plane

The international Krakow Airport located northwest and the international Rzeszów Airport northeast of Czorsztyn.

By train

The nearest major train station is in Nowy Targ and is by train from Krakow reachable.

By bus

Regional buses go to Kraków, Nowy Targ and the surrounding areas.

In the street

The connecting roads lead to Nowy Sącz and Nowy Targ.

mobility

The place is easy to explore on foot or by bike. Since the place is in the mountains, it is quite hilly and a certain level of fitness does not hurt. Excursion boats set off at the reservoir Niedzica and other communities on the lake.

Tourist Attractions

The main attraction is the ruins of the castle of the same name. There is also an 18th century chapel. The dam on the reservoir is also worth seeing.

activities

Czorsztyn is ideal for water sports and hiking. Also raft and kayak trips are on the Dunajec possible.

hike

A Hiking suggestion over the Kammweg to Krościenko or. Szczawnica, about 18km.

We start at the entrance of the National parks. The blue ridge path leads us over the Majerzalm to the Szopka Pass, where we cross a yellow path that leads south (right) to "Trzy Korony" hut and Sromowce Niżne descends. To the north (left) is the descent to Kroscienko. But we follow the blue one Hawk path to the three-crown summit and make a loop over the ruins of Zamek Pieninski. This castle should be Kinga, the daughter of the Hungarian King Bela IV, hid from the Tatars. The future queen and wife of king Bolesław V was canonized in 1999. At the end of the loop we meet again on the yellow path that takes us to Kroscienko. If you want to go to Szczawnica, you should take the blue junction in the direction of 15 minutes Sokolica/ Szczawnica pay attention. After the branch broke in September 2018, the Sokolica pine is no longer so photogenic, but the view to the Dunajec Breakthrough is still overwhelming. After visiting the Sokolica let's descend to the river bank. But we have to make sure that the Ferry down at Dunajec brings us to the other side. You can inquire about this at the entrance to the national park in Czorsztyn. The ferry runs from May to October, there is no bridge there. On the other bank there is a cycle path to Szczawnica.

Entry to the national park is free. Low seasonal fees for the three-crown and Sokolica viewing platform.

shop

Souvenirs and everyday items can be purchased on site. For shopping you should go to Nowy Sącz or Nowy Targ.

kitchen

There are numerous restaurants. For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.

nightlife

The nightlife is more likely to take place in nearby Nowy Targ or Zakopane.

accommodation

There are plenty of guest rooms, small hotels and pensions.

security

It's pretty safe.

Practical advice

trips

• Krościenko nad Dunajcem
• Sromowce Niżne
• Nowy Sącz
• Nowy Targ
• Niedzica

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

• An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
• https://beskiden.travel.blog/ - a hike from Zakopane to Prešov, describes the Pienines