Horských vrcholů v Karpaczi

Peaks and Rock Formations

This collection highlights the diverse geological features of the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) along the Polish-Czech border. It features prominent granite tors like Słonecznik, glacial landforms such as the Obří důl valley, and high-altitude passes including Przełęcz pod Śnieżką. These sites showcase the range's unique subalpine landscape, from the 1433-meter Stříbrné návrší to the accessible Kopa peak, providing insight into the region's glacial history and distinctive rock formations.

Peaks and Rock Formations – Mapa

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Słonecznik

A 12-meter-high granite rock formation on the Silesian Ridge. Its name, meaning 'Sunflower,' stems from the sun appearing directly above the rocks at midday when viewed from nearby villages.

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Księża Góra

A 628-meter peak in the Karkonosze Foothills featuring a former granite quarry. It serves as a prominent vantage point overlooking Karpacz and the Śnieżka massif.

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Skalny Stół

The highest peak of the Kowarski Grzbiet ridge at 1282 meters. It provides panoramic views of the Jelenia Góra Valley and the eastern Giant Mountains.

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Czarna Kopa

Czarna Kopa is a mountain peak situated in the eastern part of Karkonosze on Polish and Czech border within the Karkonosze National Park on…

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Przełęcz pod Śnieżką

A mountain pass at 1389 meters situated between the Równia pod Śnieżką plateau and the Śnieżka summit. It is the site of the Śląski Dom mountain hut.

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Kopa

A 1377-meter peak accessible via a chairlift from Karpacz. It serves as a major hiking hub for trails leading to the Śnieżka summit.

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Obří důl

A deep glacial valley in the Czech Giant Mountains. It features classic moraines, cirques, and rare alpine flora formed by ancient glaciers.

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Kotki

A group of granite rock formations located within the Karkonosze National Park on the slopes of the Silesian Ridge.

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Przełęcz pod Czołem

A mountain pass at approximately 819 meters in the Karkonosze Foothills, separating the main range from the Czoło peak near Karpacz.

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Stříbrné návrší

A 1433-meter peak on the Czech-Polish border. The surrounding plateau is characterized by subalpine peat bogs and tundra-like vegetation.

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Czarna Góra

An 891-meter peak in the Karkonosze Foothills located above the Bierutowice district of Karpacz.

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Czoło

An 873-meter peak in the Karkonosze Foothills, situated near the Przełęcz pod Czołem pass.