Discover Mysłakowice: Castle History and Hiking Trails

• The castle and park ensemble is part of the castles and landscape parks of the Jelenia Góra Valley, which are recognized as a Pomnik Historii (Monument of History).
• The castle passed to Frederick William III in 1821 and was designated as a summer residence.
• The castle acquired its Neo-Gothic design in 1842–1844.
• The green-marked Droga Królewska leads from the castle in Mysłakowice to the castle in Karpniki.

In 1821, the castle passed into the ownership of the Prussian King Frederick William III, who designated it as his summer residence. It acquired its Neo-Gothic design in 1842–1844. These details concern different aspects: first the transfer of ownership and intended use, and later the architectural style. The castle and park ensemble in Mysłakowice is also part of the castles and landscape parks of the Jelenia Góra Valley, which hold Pomnik Historii (Monument of History) status.

The Tyrolean houses in Mysłakowice are notable for their richly decorated balconies. Another historical feature is the monument to Johann Fleidl, a leader from the Zillertal. The monument stands in the schoolyard in the park area of Mysłakowice. The Gminny Ośrodek Kultury also houses the jawbone of a Greenland whale.

Two marked routes offer different landmarks. The green-marked Droga Królewska leads from the castle in Mysłakowice to the castle in Karpniki. A black-marked hiking trail in Mysłakowice connects the red and green hiking trails and leads from the railway station to the castle. The descriptions therefore differ mainly in their endpoints: two castles on one route, and the railway station and castle, as well as a link between color-marked trails, on the other. Markings and trail conditions can change; check them before setting out.

Sowi Kamień is a small, weathered rock with aplite veins on the southeastern slope of Mrowiec, slightly below the summit. Kamienna Altana lies just below the summit of Krzyżowa Góra: a granite slab rests on three granite pillars, with a stone cross erected above it in 1874. The first feature is defined by the rock and its aplite veins, while the second is distinguished by its granite structure and cross.

At several past editions of Dni Kościoła, residents and tourists were able to visit areas of the Church of the Sacred Heart that are not normally accessible during regular visits. If you are interested in this opportunity, check before your trip whether a specific date has been announced.

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What is the heritage status of the castle and park ensemble?

It is part of the castles and landscape parks of the Jelenia Góra Valley, which hold Pomnik Historii (Monument of History) status.

Where does the Droga Królewska lead?

The green-marked hiking trail leads from the castle in Mysłakowice to the castle in Karpniki.

Can visitors see special areas of the Church of the Sacred Heart during Dni Kościoła?

At several past editions, residents and tourists were able to visit areas that are not normally accessible. Check whether a specific date has been announced for your trip.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Jeleniogórski.