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Czorsztyn

Czorsztyn Castle – Majerz (689 m) loop from Czorsztyn

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Poland

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

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Czorsztyn

Czorsztyn Castle – Majerz (689 m) loop from Czorsztyn

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Czorsztyn Castle – Majerz (689 m) loop from Czorsztyn

04:51

16.3km

480m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 0 m for 1.19 km

After 15.9 km for 370 m

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1.74 km

Czorsztyn Castle

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The ruins of the Czorsztyn Castle are situated on a rock, approx. 50 m above the surface of the Czorsztyn Reservoir (originally approx. 95 m above the bottom of the Dunajec Valley). The erection of the fortifications on a hard-to-reach hill caused a natural increase in its defensive values. The oldest structures had the construction of a wooden and earth fortification founded in the 13th century. The founder of the watchtower was probably Princess Kinga - wife of Bolesław the Chaste. The stronghold was a barrier to the Hungarian colonization progressing to the north, as well as a center around which the settlement action was to be carried out. In this section, the Dunajec was not only the settlement border, but also the southern border of the state. Located in a bend in the river, the watchtower controlled the Via Magna trade and diplomatic route connecting Kraków and Buda, guarded the border between Poland and Hungary and served as a customs house. From the 15th century, it became the seat of the Czorsztyn starosty, a resting place for traveling monarchs and a safe haven during military operations. The driveway to the castle led from the north-west side.

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1.88 km

View of Lake Czorsztyn from Czorsztyn Castle

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The most beautiful view of Lake Czorsztyn and the surrounding mountain landscape.

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3.90 km

View of Pieniński National Park

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View of the Majerz halls - I recommend it.

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4.34 km

Majerz (689 m)

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5.83 km

Sheep Drive in the Pieniny Mountains

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in summer os popular view

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7.15 km

View of the Tatra Mountains

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7.81 km

View of the Tatra Mountains from the Trail

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After reaching the trail, go left 150m.

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15.2 km

View of Niedzica Castle from the Czorsztyn Dam

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Viewpoint of the castle on the dam on the Dunajec.

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16.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

3.55 km

2.45 km

2.15 km

1.97 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

5.03 km

4.97 km

2.32 km

1.77 km

1.76 km

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Thursday 16 July

29°C

14°C

40 %

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Czorsztyn Castle – Majerz (689 m) loop from Czorsztyn

Czorsztyn Castle

View of Lake Czorsztyn from Czorsztyn Castle

View of Pieniński National Park

Majerz (689 m)

Sheep Drive in the Pieniny Mountains

View of the Tatra Mountains

View of the Tatra Mountains from the Trail

View of Niedzica Castle from the Czorsztyn Dam

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