Olsztyn near Częstochowa is a village in the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura. It is known primarily due to the ruins of a medieval castle located here, included in the Trail of the Eagles' Nests.
The history of the village is closely related to the functioning of the stronghold. It was established at the beginning of the 14th century and was in the hands of Polish kings. The fortress itself is today a picturesque castle ruin in Olsztyn near Częstochowa, one of the most important attractions of the northern part of the Silesian Voivodeship. They have a recognizable shape, with a preserved high, cylindrical tower. While visiting the castle in Olsztyn, you can also see the wooden Old Granary standing at its feet.
In addition to monuments, the surroundings of Olsztyn also offer tourists many landscape attractions. Jurassic rocks such as Mount Biakło are visible in the terrain. There is also the Olsztyn Cave, which is eagerly penetrated by speleologists. There are many climbing routes in the outliers near Olsztyn. There are also two nature reserves, Zielona Góra and the Falcon Mountains Reserve with numerous rocks, such as the Pilgrim Rock.
