Discover Marklissa

Local buildings and the Kwisa gorge offer points of interest in the town; Czocha Castle and the hiking and cycling routes add a variety of excursion and activity options. The geographical context also matters for planning: the gorge and churches are in the town, while Czocha Castle is in the surrounding area. The routes differ in their course and mode of travel. Use these highlights to guide your destination search.

River Landscapes and Churches in Marklissa

In the eastern part of the town, the Kwisa forms a picturesque gorge. The river creates a landscape highlight within Marklissa, while the churches give the town its architectural character.

The Church of Christ the King acquired its present form between 1709 and 1719. By contrast, the parish Church of St. John the Baptist was built between 1852 and 1853 on a hill beside the cemetery. This distinction matters for understanding the dates: the dates given for the Church of Christ the King refer to its present form, while those for St. John the Baptist refer to the construction of the church. Thus, the two churches offer different points of reference in architectural history.

Czocha Castle in the Surrounding Area

Czocha Castle, near Marklissa, has several distinct features that help describe its design. Water surrounds the site on three sides, with a dry moat on the fourth. A large cylindrical tower dating from the 13th century rises above the castle. The complex also includes three courtyards surrounded by bastions. Inside are a large hall, a knights’ hall, a museum room and a prince’s chamber. The location, tower, courtyards and rooms are different aspects of the same building, offering several points of interest for anyone interested in architecture and history.

How the Hiking and Cycling Routes Differ

In the wider area, the 36-kilometre yellow-marked hiking trail runs from Zawidów via Leśna to Gryfów. It is considered varied and not particularly difficult, and offers scenic panoramas. The trail climbs the former volcanoes Wysoka Stróża (427 metres) and Kopki (400 metres), and passes between the basalt formations Stożki Perkuna and Światowida. Check the current trail markings before setting out.

A marked, 16.5-kilometre cycling route runs from Zgorzelec to Świeradów-Zdrój and passes through the town and municipality of Leśna. Check the current markings and conditions before setting off.

Several differences are important when choosing between the routes: the hiking trail passes through several places and by volcanic and basalt formations, while the cycling route runs through the town and municipality. So compare not only 36 kilometres with 16.5 kilometres, but also the mode of travel and the geographical course. This will help you choose the route that best suits your planned itinerary.

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