Long-distance trails, apart from some of the most famous exceptions (like the Main Sudeten Trail), do not have too many fans. They require the right physical preparation, equipment, planning, and navigation skills.
Trips along these trails typically last for several days at a minimum. Unlike the mentioned Main Sudetes Trail, in the Kaczawskie Mountains and Foothills, you won’t find any mountain shelters, so you should plan your accommodation using the offer of agritourism farms or guesthouses.
Another problem is unfortunately transportation – these trails do not form loops, so you need to somehow get to the starting point and exit from the ending point using public transportation, which can be challenging in the Kaczawskie Mountains…
There are, however, those who are determined to tackle such a long-distance trail no matter what, and they do it successfully! Most likely, the tradition of long-distance hiking is still alive and well.
Our region, in return for all the inconveniences, has a lot to offer – wilderness, tranquility, solitude, and adventure (especially when a less frequented trail accidentally leads us off the beaten path).
The Trail of Extinct Volcanoes
It all actually started from this trail! It was called that before the Land of Extinct Volcanoes started being referred to by that name!
start: Złotoryja
finish: Legnickie Pole
optimal time to complete: 4 days
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The Edge Trail
start: Złotoryja
finish: Bolków
optimal time to complete: 2 days
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The Trail of Miners
start: Leszczyna
finish: Wojcieszów
optimal time to complete: 2 days
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The Trail of Piast Castles
This trail effectively bypasses the Kaczawskie Mountains but instead leads to several important monuments of the region, such as Niesytno Castle in Płonina, Bolków Castle, and Grodziec Castle.
start: Grodno Castle
finish:Grodziec Castle
optimal time to complete: 8 days
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