Chojnik Castle
Hrad Chojnik
Fee required
Chojnik Castle is a majestic 14th-century castle ruin perched atop Chojnik Hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Karkonosze Mountains and a rich history filled with legends and knights' tournaments.

📜 A majestic 14th-century castle ruin, perched atop Chojnik Hill (627 m) in the Karkonosze Mountains.
🔍 Offers breathtaking panoramic views, a rich history, and hosts annual knights' tournaments.

Why Go

🏰 Explore the dramatic ruins of a Gothic stone castle
🏞️ Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Jelenia Góra valley, Jizera Mountains, and Karkonosze
🚶‍♀️ Hike picturesque trails to the summit, a popular destination for hiking and cycling
⚔️ Experience annual knights' tournaments in September and crossbow tournaments
📖 Discover the romantic legend of Princess Kunegunda
☕ Relax at the on-site tourist shelter with a buffet

Why Avoid

⛰️ The hike to the castle is moderately challenging, taking 1.5-2 hours
💰 An entrance fee is required to access the castle ruins

💰 Cost

Adults: 10 PLN
Children and Students: 5 PLN
Family (2 adults + 2 children): 25 PLN

🚶‍♀️ Getting There

The most popular route starts from a parking lot in Jelenia Góra-Sobieszów.
Accessible via several hiking trails of varying difficulty from Sobieszów or Jagniątków.
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Szklarska Poręba.

⏰ Hours

Open year-round with seasonal variations:
January, February – March, November, December: 10:00 – 16:00
April – June, September – October: 10:00 – 17:00
July – August: 10:00 – 18:00
The castle is closed on Mondays.

🅿️ Parking

Available at the starting point in Jelenia Góra-Sobieszów.

ℹ️ Facilities

A tourist shelter with 30 beds and a buffet is located within the castle walls.