Pieszyce - Pieszyce

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Pieszyce
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Pieszyce

Pieszyce(German: Peterswaldau also Peterswaldau (Owl Mountains)) is a mountain town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the Owl Mountains in the Medium brews. Its location makes the place an important center of tourism in the Owl Mountains. The place is the starting point for hikes in the surrounding mountains, including the Hohe Eule, which is located in the municipality. Thanks to Heinrich Heine and Gerhart Hauptmann, it is known as one of the places from which the Silesian weaver revolt began in 1844.

background

Panorama from the Owl Mountains

The place arose in the first half of the 13th century as a settlement of initially miners and later also weavers and was first mentioned in 1250. During the period of Polish particularism, he belonged to changing partial duchies, most recently to the Duchy of Schneidwitz-Jauer, which became dependent on Bohemia in 1368. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. Tourism began to develop in the 19th century. The uprising of the Silesian weavers began here in 1844 and quickly spread to the entire Owl Mountains. The place continued to develop, with the exception of the times of the world wars. In 1945 the place came to Poland.

getting there

Map of Pieszyce
Hiking trail in the municipality
Lavender field

By plane

The closest international Airport is in Wroclaw.

By train

The place does not have a train station. The nearest major train station is in Nowa Ruda.

By bus

Intercity buses run regularly to Wałbrzych and Dzierżoniów and long-distance buses to other cities in the region.

In the street

All major roads lead over Dzierżoniów or Wałbrzych.

The A4, which is also called A4 in Poland, leads from Germany to the border. Then you can leave the motorway at Breslau and continue to Ząbkowice Śląskie drive. Alternatively, you can also take the country road directly Zgorzelec at the German-Polish border and take over Jelenia Góra drive.

Alternatively, from southern Germany and Switzerland you can use Prague drive.

From Austria you drive over Brno.

mobility

The place is easy to explore on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • baorckes castle from the early 17th century
  • Castle Park
  • late gothic / early renaissance church of St. Jakob
  • neo-Gothic church of St. Antonius
  • city ​​wall
  • numerous town houses and villas
  • Lookout tower on the Hohe Eule

  • Baroque castle

  • Castle Park

  • Church of St. Jacob

  • Church of St. Anthony

  • city ​​wall

  • Observation tower

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. In winter you can do winter sports.

shop

There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Wroclaw.

kitchen

Due to the numerous forests and mountain rivers, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.

nightlife

A visit to Wroclaw is recommended to celebrate.

accommodation

There are numerous guest rooms and pensions in all price ranges in the village.

security

Always check the current weather report before going into the mountains. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes should always be taken with you.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

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