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Głogówek

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About Głogówek

Głogówek is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Racławice Śląskie, 12km from Moszna Castle.

Głogówek is a town located in Poland. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Głogówek sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Głogówek to your route.

About Głogówek

Głogówek ([ɡwɔˈɡuvɛk], German: Oberglogau, Czech: Horní Hlohov, Silesian: Gogōwek) is a small historic town in southern Poland. It is situated on the Osobloga River, in Opole Voivodeship of the greater Silesian region. The city lies approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Opole, the capital of the voivodeship, and

Read more is about 10 km (6 mi) from the Czech border. The name of the city comes from the Polish word głóg, meaning 'hawthorn'. The plant was abundant in the area when the city was founded. The town is well known for its preserved medieval core, market square and many architectural monuments. Since 2009, the town has been bilingual in Polish and German, a substantial German minority having remained in the area after the bulk of Silesia was ceded to Poland at the end of World War II.

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Where is Głogówek located?

Głogówek is located in Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3535 latitude, 17.8640 longitude.

What is the population of Głogówek?

Głogówek has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Timezone
Coordinates
50.3535, 17.8640

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Głogówek

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Moszna Castle

A fairy-tale palace bristling with 99 turrets and 365 rooms, blending Gothic and Renaissance revival styles amid landscaped grounds in the Silesian countryside.

12 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Praded

The highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.

54 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Cervenohorske Sedlo

A 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.

57 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dlouhé stráně Upper Reservoir

An artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Głogówek

  • 54 kmPradedThe highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.
  • 57 kmCervenohorske SedloA 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.
  • 57 kmDlouhé stráně Upper ReservoirAn artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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