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Back Introduction Published photos Masuria 2008 Storms 2008 Grunwald 2008 Galadus 2008 Great Britain 2008 Caribbean 2008 Galadus 2007 Debnik 2007 Olsztyn 2007 Benedictine Abbey 2007 Olkusz 2007 Lipowiec 2007 Storms 2007 Krakow 2007 Siedmica 2007 Krzyztopor 2007 Canaries 2007 Croatia 2006 Tatras 2006 Jura 2006 Mazury 2006 Storms 2006 Krakow 2005 Zakrzowek 2005 Storms 2005 Baltic 2004 Malta 2003 TRAVEL Jura 2006 Some pictures from our trips around Jura: Places: Tenczyn Castle Birow Mountain Ogrodzieniec Castle Details: Tenczyn Castle A pretty nice castle, about half way between Krzeszowice and Alwernia. Me thinks it's in the top three of Jura's castles (IMO, of course). But it would gain a lot if some cash was put into making the tower accessible, or the upper terraces, or a couple of the larger halls maybe... Currently, the tower is off limits, and the rest looks like it's barely standing upright by itself. A nice trip nevertheless, just about for a weekend afternoon. [MJT] A general view (from the parking lot below) [MJT] Right behind the main gate [MJT] The road between inner and outer walls [MJT] [MJT] Most of the castle looks like this - just ruins... [MJT] But there are also places in quite good condition [MJT] [MJT] Top Birow Mountain Not far from Ogrodzieniec, a red path from Podzamcze will take you to the Birow Mountain. A Royal Castle was there a long time ago, but now no traces are left (almost). However, it's worth a short hike to get on top of the rock, for the view. On the other hand, at the bottom, there are some caves to visit. These aren't difficult, although if you would like to look into every corner, you may get a bit muddy. Most of the caves are on the North-Eastern side (The Cave Complex of the Birow Mountain). But there are also a couple of caves in the Southern rocks, on the South-Western side. It's also a pretty good place for SRT training - we were here on a self rescue course. [MJT] The Birow Mountain Cave Complex [MJT] There are even parts for crawling [MJT] [MJT] I hope that this rock will not decide to fall anytime soon... [MJT] One more cave in the Southern rocks [MJT] Actually, there were lots of holes here, some quite long, but many very short Top Ogrodzieniec Castle This castle is really worth visiting - of all castles on the Jura this is the most interesting one (excluding Wawel, but we're talking about ruins here). Also it's the best situated castle (IMO) - among high rocks of varying and interesting shapes. And there's a torture chamber, for those who like such things... [MJT] The rocks around Ogrodzieniec are equally interesting as the castle itself [MJT] The camel [MJT] The Ogrodzieniec Castle [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] [MJT] Top Comments Alas! No comments yet... Top Add a comment (fields with an asterisk are required) Name / nick * Mail (will remain hidden) * Your website Comment (no tags) * This is a moderated blog, your entry will appear after we review it. So if it doesn't show up right away, don't worry and don't resubmit. Thanks. Top