Chojnik / Rudawy Festiwal 2026

Set your sights on the south-west of Poland, right in the heart of the charming little town of Sobieszów, at the foot of the majestic Giant Mountains 🇵🇱. The menu of this buzzing trail festival has enough to satisfy every appetite. No matter which distance you choose, your glutes and quadriceps will have to withstand an extremely spicy positive elevation gain and fearsome slopes. Might as well warn you right away: the apparent gentleness of the vast conifer forests hides bone-jarring rock that will seriously heat up your joints with every stride! ⛰️

The ribbon of dirt and scree hurls you into a true brutal fairy tale where your effort will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. You’ll have to swallow frantic climbs taking you straight to the impressive ruins of Chojnik Castle, a true judge of peace perched atop a dizzying granite hill. The immersion is total as you cross grand natural reserves, slalom between titanic boulders, and haul yourself onto wind-swept ridgelines offering an unobstructed view over the entire Jelenia Góra valley 🌲.

Forget the coldness of overly commercial events—this gathering is a huge family fair where famous Polish hospitality shines brightly. The generous aid stations will let you recharge with local specialties before plunging back down into the valley. An atmosphere of genuine camaraderie welcomes you with open arms, where you can drown your muscle fatigue in a pint of cold beer and devour a well-earned mountain of pierogi to the sound of open-air concerts 🍻.

Keep a hint of energy to explore this superb historic region once your shoes are put away. Bring your crew along for a restorative stroll through the colorful lanes of the historic center of Jelenia Góra, or go relax your muscles in the Cieplice thermal baths ♨️. Start your watch, puff out your chest, and come conquer the fortress! 💥