Melsztyn Castle loop from Melsztyn
Melsztyn Castle loop from Melsztyn
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Melsztyn Castle loop from Melsztyn
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2.07km
80m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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539 m
Melsztyn Castle
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At the beginning of its existence, the castle functioned as a knightly residence of the powerful Melsztyński family. The stronghold was built in the 14th century. On the western edge of the hill, a high five-storey tower was erected on a rectangular plan. The third and fourth floors served as living quarters. The old and the new were themselves connected by a wall, enclosing the whole establishment with one defensive perimeter. From the west and south, a retaining wall was built to level the sweats in the courtyard and to strengthen the wall against sliding. At the bottom of the great, from the north-east side, there was a gatehouse through which the entrance to the castle led. Another extension of the defense system took place around 1461, which enabled the use of firearms. From the potnocnet side, an earth fortification was erected, which moved the first line of defense to a further distance. The main gate was also strengthened. In 1311, Melsztyn was sold and became the property of the Jordan family. In the middle of the 16th century, the oldest part of the castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style into magnate residences. In the lower storey there were slit shooting ranges, while the upper storey had a representative and residential character.
The castle survived almost unchanged until the end of the 18th century, despite the fact that its owners changed. From 1601 they were the Tarls, and from 1744 the Lanckoronskis. Resisting even the attacks of the Swedes in the 17th century The year 1770 turned out to be tragic for the Melsztyn castle, when it was first taken over by the Bar confederates and then conquered and burned by the Russian army.
The first research work and securing the walls were undertaken in the years 1879-85 with the participation of architects and art historians. We owe it to Karol
Lanckoronski and thanks to him we can still see the remains of the zambu today
Local Action Group Dunajec-Biala
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2.07 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.13 km
479 m
429 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.35 km
479 m
144 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (290 m)
Lowest point (220 m)
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