Złoty Stok is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities of the Kłodzko Land. Popular because of its gold mine, it has much more to offer. Find out the top reasons to visit the Golden Slope! Here are tourist and natural attractions worthy of visiting.
Złoty Stok — Highlights
Złoty Stok is a city with traditions dating back to the 14th century. However, there are documents that confirm that gold was mined there since the first half of the 13th century, that is, almost 100 years before it was granted city rights. This, in turn, makes it the oldest mining and metallurgical center in Poland. As such, it functioned for several centuries — the last mine in Złoty Stok was closed in 1961. At that time, it is estimated, about 16 tons of pure gold were mined.
The city can be reached directly by national road no. 46 and provincial road no. 390. Developed infrastructure means that Złoty Stok has accommodation and gastronomy maintained at a high level. The scale of tourist traffic is very well illustrated by the fact that the gold mine itself is visited every year by 100 to even 200 thousand people. It is one of the most frequently visited in Poland. Do you want to know other interesting information about the region? You will find them in the article “Explore the Kłodzko Basin — curiosities”.
What to see in the Golden Slope?
Złoty Stok has attractions of various types. Here are the most important of them:
- Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — it is a monumental building maintained in the Gothic Revival style. First of all, the stone facade draws attention, however, the temple is also worth visiting for its decor.
- Gold Mine in Złoty Stok — this is probably one of the biggest attractions in the city. It offers several sightseeing routes, which may include the Gold Mine, Medieval Mining Settlement or/and the Ochre Adit. Excursions are carried out in the company of a guide. In the Złoty Stok mine there are attractions for children and adults — gold flushing, minting coins or underground boat rafting.
- Medieval Technology Park — thanks to it you can move directly to the medieval settlement. On its premises there are interactive machines built on a real scale. Among other things, the Leonardo da Vinci tank is available. In turn, the braver can pass through the Labyrinth of Fear.
- Adits — although the first thing that Złoty Stok is associated with is a mine, one cannot forget about the adits, which are scattered throughout the Kłodzko Land. Some of them were made available for tourists, including the Prince's Adit, Gertrude or Black. The last two form part of the Gold Mine in Złoty Stok.
- Forest Adventure Park “Skalisko” — is a rope park, which consists of ropes, piers and nets suspended between trees. There is also a zipboard with a length of 570 meters. During your visit to Złoty Stok, these attractions will appeal not only to children!
- Underground waterfall — Visiting the Golden Slope, see the waterfall located as much as 23 meters underground. It is 8 meters high and due to the echo, it is extremely noisy. This attraction is taken care of by the Golden Stok Gold Mine and can be visited on the occasion of a visit to this place.
- Museum of Mining and History of the Golden Slope — this museum contains interesting exhibits related to the history of mining in the region. Many of them come from the city's residents. Visiting the exhibitions is possible as part of a ticket to the Gold Mine in Złoty Stok.
If you are looking for inspiring places for your stay in the area of Złoty Stok, be sure to read our article “Kłodzka Basin — ideas for excursions”.
How long does it take to visit the gold mine in Złoty Stok?
The Gold Mine in Złoty Stok offers various sightseeing options. The passage of individual routes takes from 45 minutes (Sztolnia Ochrowa), through 60 minutes (Medieval Mining Settlement), up to 1.5 hours (Gold Mine). With the combination of individual attractions, the entire sightseeing can take up to 4.5 hours.
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