Strzegom

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was declared a Historic Monument and is considered one of the most significant achievements of Silesian Gothic architecture. The Minor Basilica in Strzegom is the fifteenth partner of Via Sacra. The Szlak Kamienia (Stone Trail) includes 13 sites of stone-built cultural heritage. Walking and hiking options include the trails on Góra Krzyżowa, as well as longer routes that begin or end in Strzegom.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul gives Strzegom a distinctive connection to Silesian Gothic architecture. Its designation as a Historic Monument and its description as a significant Gothic achievement are two distinct aspects of its cultural importance. Its role as a partner of Via Sacra also makes the Minor Basilica a separate point of interest for travellers interested in sacred architecture and cultural history.

The Szlak Kamienia, with its 13 sites, offers further insight into the region’s stone heritage. The Wieża Targowa (Market Tower) can be viewed from the outside. Those interested in sculpture can also visit Aleja Rzeźby w Kamieniu (Sculpture Avenue in Stone), a walking avenue displaying sculptures created at sculptors’ plein-air workshops. These attractions offer different experiences—from a single building and sites of stone-built cultural heritage to sculptures along an avenue.

Góra Krzyżowa rises above Strzegom and, at 358 m above sea level, is the highest peak in the Wzgórza Strzegomskie hills. There is an observation platform at the summit, and the wooded area has numerous walking trails. The focus is therefore on two different ways to spend time outdoors: visiting a viewpoint and walking through the forest.

The Trasa Turystyczna „Na Naszej Górze” begins at the foot of Góra Krzyżowa. This nature and education trail is 1,300 m long. Its length and subject matter set it apart from two longer hiking routes connected with Strzegom: the 22 km Szlak Martyrologii ends here, while the 53 km Szlak Ułanów Legii Nadwiślańskiej begins in Strzegom and continues as a mountain hiking trail. When choosing, you may want to consider whether to include the shorter nature trail or one of the considerably longer hiking routes in your plans.

Each stop on the Szlak Kamienia has a multilingual information board in four languages marking the route. This signage helps visitors identify the individual sites along the trail. The Szlak Kamienia and Aleja Rzeźby w Kamieniu should not be confused: one includes sites of stone-built cultural heritage, while the other is a walking avenue with sculptures on display.

Strzegom also has a summer bathing complex with heated pools. In the Strzegom municipality, the Granitowy Szlak tourism centre also offers tourist activities and supports the development of hiking and cycling trails. These options complement the cultural sites and trails with activities for different interests, but do not form a single route.

To compare other destinations, you can also visit Zebrzydów, Lubachów, Groß Merzdorf, Świebodzice, Świdnica, Żarów, Boleścin and Bystrzyca Górna.

How high is Góra Krzyżowa?

The summit is 358 m above sea level and is the highest point in the Wzgórza Strzegomskie hills.

How long is the Trasa Turystyczna „Na Naszej Górze“?

The nature and education trail is 1,300 m long and begins at the foot of Góra Krzyżowa.

Which longer hiking trails begin or end in Strzegom?

The 22 km Szlak Martyrologii ends in Strzegom. The 53 km Szlak Ułanów Legii Nadwiślańskiej begins there and continues through the mountains.

For the overview of the wider region, see: Świdnicki.