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Glatzer Ländchen, historical: County of Glatz (Polish: Ziemia kłodzka) is a region in the southwest Poland, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It lies in the headwaters of the Glatzer Neisse and protrudes into the area of Northern Bohemia in a diamond shape. The central Glatzer valley basin is surrounded by the mountain ranges of the Medium brews surround. The eastern part of the Sudeten main hiking trail.
Regions
- The Glatzer valley basin forms the center of the region.
It is surrounded by mountains all around:
- Owl Mountains and Warthagebirge in the North
- Reichensteiner Mountains and Bielen Mountains in the East
- Eagle Mountains and Heuscheuergebirge in the West
- Glatzer snow mountains and Habelschwerdter Mountains in the south
places
In the Glatzer boiler:
- 1 Kłodzko (Glatz) - historical capital of the County of Glatz and the seat of today's district
- 2 Bystrzyca Kłodzka (Habelschwerdt)
- 3 Nowa Ruda (Neurode)
- 4 Radków (Wünschelburg)
- 5 Wambierzyce (Albendorf) - Marian pilgrimage site
In the Heuscheuergebirge:
- 6 Kudowa-Zdrój (Bad Kudowa) - health resort with mineral springs
- 7 Duszniki-Zdrój (Bad Reinerz) - health resort with mineral springs
- 8 Szczytna (Rückers)
- 9 Polanica-Zdrój (Altheide-Bad) - health resort with mineral springs
In the Eagle Mountains:
- 10 Aiming c - mountain village (800–960 m above sea level); Winter sports and hiking center
In the Habelschwerdter Mountains:
- 11 Długopole-Zdrój (Bad Langenau) - health resort with mineral springs and mud spa
In the snow mountains:
- 12 Międzylesie (Mittelwalde)
- 13 Kletno (Klessengrund) - mountain village (570–720 m above sea level) with stalactite cave labyrinth
In the Bielen Mountains:
- 14 Stronie Śląskie (Seitenberg)
In the Reichensteiner Mountains
- 15 Lądek-Zdrój (Bad Landeck)
Other goals
background
The Glatzer Land is characterized by a low mountain range. The name Glatzer Kessel denotes the fact that the hilly country with a north-south extension of about 50 km is surrounded by mountains that form its natural borders. This area was fought over between Poland and Bohemia in the Middle Ages. Around 1350 it finally came to Bohemia. In 1742 and 1763 it came to Prussia and became part of Silesia again. In 1945 it came to Poland.
language
Polish is the official language in Poland. Due to the high level of education, one can also communicate well with English.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is Wroclaw, approx. 70 km north of the region. There is no quick and comfortable transfer by public transport, so a rental car is an option.
By train
The most important rail hub in the region is Kłodzko. This can be reached with regional trains of the Koleje Dolnośląskie (KD; Lower Silesian Railway) Wroclaw; Wałbrzych about Nowa Ruda; or Legnica above Świdnica. Some of the trains continue to Bystrzyca Kłodzka and Międzylesie; partly to Polanica-Zdrój, Duszniki-Zdrój and Kudowa-Zdrój. If you are coming from Opole, Katowice or Warsaw, you have to change trains in Wroclaw.
Trains from Ústí nad Orlicí run twice a day from neighboring Czech Republic (one of which comes from Pardubice) to Międzylesie and two trains from the border town of Lichkov to Kłodzko (and on to Wroclaw). You can change trains from Prague or Brno in Ústí nad Orlicí.
The journey from the northern or central part of Germany usually leads via Breslau; from southern Germany via Prague; from Austria via Prague or Brno.
By bus
The central bus station is also located in Kłodzko.
In the street
The most important trunk road connection to the Glatzer Ländchen is (E 67) Breslau – Kłodzko – Kudowa. The leads from Opole via Nysa to Kłodzko; the from Wałbrzych via Nowa Ruda. Important border crossings from the Czech Republic are at Kudowa-Słone / Náchod and Boboszów / Grulich.
The journey from northern and central Germany is from Dresden via the autobahn A4 or from Berlin via the A18 be fastest to Wroclaw. The DK 8 then leads from Wroclaw to Kłodzko.
The journey from southern Germany and western Austria is usually the shortest through the Czech Republic, via Prague and Hradec Králové, run. If you are traveling from Eastern Austria (e.g. Vienna), then the route over is ideal Brno and Olomouc at.
The road network is dense and well developed.
By bicycle
There are numerous long-distance and near-by bike trails in the region.
mobility
Bus and train connections are available. However, you are most flexible with your own mobile pedestal.
Tourist Attractions
The region is famous for its numerous baths and architectural monuments. The predominant style is the high baroque of the second half of the 17th century, when the region was rebuilt after the devastation of the Thirty Years War.
- 2 Kletno Bear Cave
- 3 Wolf Rock Fall
activities
see alsoShelters in the Sudetes
see alsoSki areas in the Glatzer Bergland
The numerous mountains of the region invite you to go hiking, horse riding and cycling, the numerous baths for relaxation and wellness. Ski areas invite you to winter sports. The main ski areas are in Aiming c, Sienna and Kamienica.
kitchen
There are a number of good restaurants in the region, and the beer is also recommended. The regional beer brand is Piast and Lwówek.
nightlife
The night life is focused on Kłodzko and the facilities of the spas.
security
It's pretty safe.
climate
In the mountains, compared to northern Poland, due to the altitude, the climate is colder and has more precipitation, which means that snow is guaranteed in winter. In the valley basin the climate is much milder. Due to the southern exposure and altitude, there are more hours of sun here than in the north.
literature
- See article too Poland.