Snałenštejn
Šnalenštejn
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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 later destroyed by Hussites in 1428.

📜 Explore the ruins of Snałenštejn, a medieval guard castle near Gniewoszów, Poland.
🔍 Discover a site rich in history, once protecting a vital trade route from Prague to Kłodzko.

Why Go

🏰 Witness well-preserved perimeter walls and remnants of a palace, dating back to the late 13th century.
🌳 Hike through a mature forest with deep ravines, smaller rocks, and a cave, located at an altitude of 525 meters.
🛡️ Learn about its past as a strategic fortress, its donation by King Wenceslas II to Cistercians, and its destruction by Hussites in 1428.
🗺️ Follow a marked trail from a convenient roadside parking lot to this freely accessible ruin.

Why Avoid

🚫 No specific information on operating hours, pricing, or guided tours available.
⚠️ The site is a ruin, so expect uneven terrain and limited facilities.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Small roadside parking lot available with an information sign and map.