Księża Góra

Księża Góra, in German Pfaffenberg, is a peak 610 metres above sea level at the eastern edge of the Karkonosze Foothills, between Karpacz and Ścięgny. The elevation is built of Karkonosze granite, and its summit has been closed to visitors for decades.

A small castle on the summit

The summit of Księża Góra is occupied by Zameczek, a residence built in 1897 for Barons Kurt and Agnes Pergler von Perglas. The building still stands on the summit today, but remains inaccessible to tourists.

Göring's residence

During the Second World War, Zameczek was the personal residence of Hermann Göring. After 1945 the venue was managed by the Ministry of the Recovered Territories.

A retreat for the authorities

In the 1970s Zameczek served as a retreat for the authorities of the time; among others, Edward Gierek used to stay here, which gave rise to the peak's unofficial name "Gierkówka." Since 2010 the owner has been the Lower Silesian Voivodeship Office.

Nearby

A few kilometres away lies the Wang Church, and towards the border rises Śnieżka. Closer to Karpacz you can see the Wild Waterfall and climb the Kopa peak.

Practical information

• Municipality: Karpacz, Karkonosze County
• The peak is built of Karkonosze granite, height 610 m above sea level
• The summit is occupied by a private residence (Zameczek), inaccessible to visitors
• Visiting is limited to reaching the area below the summit, without entering the building