E3 in Southwestern Poland: Some Comments

A couple of memories of the E3 in the Silesia region of Poland. Firstly there were a lot of forested mountains to cross. Among the trees, almost hidden by them, were outcrops of granite and gneiss. Practice for mountain and rock climbers even though not excessively high.

Secondly there was the history. The magnificant forts of Srebna Góra and Grodno. The German Spa towns with the old pump house at Lądek-Zdrój and the flowers of Szczawno Zdrój.

Thirdly there were the chapels, churches, crosses and shrines. Evidence of the commitment to faith of the Polish people. 

Mushroom pickers were much in evidence at this time of year (September).

Waymarking was generally good. Except at the very beginning and end the E3 followed the blue waymarks. However, signs and waymarking was not perfect and a gpx track, App or map is needed to navigate the route. Most nights accommodation was available in pensions, above restaurants, at hotels or mountain huts. Although I wild camped a few nights with more effort this could have been avoided. 

The start of my walk on the E3 in Southwestern Poland is here.

The start of my blog of walking the E3 European Long Distance Path is here.