Discover Marklissa: River Landscapes, Trails and Churches

• The Kwisa forms a picturesque gorge in the eastern part of Marklissa.
• A yellow-marked hiking trail runs for 36 km from Zawidów via Marklissa to Gryfów.
• A marked cycling route from Zgorzelec to Świeradów-Zdrój is 16.5 km long and passes through the town and municipality of Marklissa.
• The Christ the King Church took its present form between 1709 and 1719; the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built between 1852 and 1853.

The Kwisa gorge lies in the eastern part of the town and provides a distinctive landmark in the landscape. Those interested in river landscapes can count this stretch among Marklissa’s natural highlights. The trails in the wider region offer a different focus: they connect routes with named landscape features rather than centring on just one place.

The yellow-marked hiking trail runs for 36 km from Zawidów via Marklissa to Gryfów. It is considered varied and not particularly difficult, and offers scenic panoramas. Along the way are the former volcanoes Wysoka Stróża, at 427 m, and Kopki, at 400 m; the route also passes between the basalt formations of Stożki Perkuna and Światowida. The elevations, panoramas and named formations give the hiking route a range of landscape landmarks.

Another option is the marked cycling route from Zgorzelec to Świeradów-Zdrój. It is 16.5 km long and passes through the town and municipality of Marklissa. The two routes differ in mode of travel, length and course: the hiking trail links three places and passes the landscape features mentioned above; the cycling route is the shorter of the two stated routes and runs through the town and municipality. Before setting out, check the hiking trail’s current markings; for the cycling route, check its markings and conditions in advance as well.

The present form of the Christ the King Church dates to 1709–1719. The parish church of St. John the Baptist, by contrast, was built between 1852 and 1853 on a hill beside the cemetery. The dates therefore refer to different aspects of the buildings’ histories: the present form of Christ the King Church, and the construction of St. John’s. The location of the second church is also a distinct landmark in the town. If you are interested in churches and architectural history, these two buildings can be viewed in terms of clearly distinct dates.

Czocha Castle, close to Marklissa, is surrounded by water on three sides and by a dry moat on the fourth. A large cylindrical tower dating from the 13th century rises above the castle. The complex includes three courtyards surrounded by bastions. These details describe different aspects of the site: its surroundings, the prominent tower and its layout of courtyards.

The interior spaces mentioned also give an impression of the complex. They include a large hall, a knights’ hall, a museum room and a princely chamber. Alongside the exterior architectural features, these rooms offer another perspective on the castle. Czocha therefore provides an architectural contrast with the two churches in Marklissa: here, the tower, courtyards and rooms take centre stage, while the churches are defined by their respective dates and the location of St. John’s.

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How long are the hiking and cycling routes mentioned?

The yellow-marked hiking trail from Zawidów via Marklissa to Gryfów is 36 km long. The cycling route from Zgorzelec to Świeradów-Zdrój is 16.5 km long.

When did the Christ the King Church take its present form?

The Christ the King Church took its present form between 1709 and 1719.

How is Czocha Castle surrounded by water and a moat?

The nearby castle is surrounded by water on three sides and by a dry moat on the fourth.

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