Snałenštejn
Szczerba
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Explore the ruins of Snałenštejn, a medieval guard castle near Gniewoszów, Poland, built in the late 13th century to protect a vital trade route and destroyed by Hussites in 1428.

📜 Ruins of a Gothic guard castle, existing from the 13th to 15th century.
🔍 Protected an ancient trade route connecting north and south Europe.

Why Go

🏰 Witness well-preserved perimeter walls and remnants of a palace.
🌳 Hike through a mature forest with deep ravines, smaller rocks, and a cave.
🛡️ Learn about its strategic past and destruction by Hussites in 1428.
🗺️ Follow a marked trail from a roadside parking lot to this freely accessible ruin.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Uneven terrain and limited facilities due to being a ruin.
🚫 No specific information on operating hours, pricing, or guided tours.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Small roadside parking lot with information sign and map.

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