Dzikowiec

Dzikowiec, also known as Dzikowiec Wielki, is a peak 836 m above sea level with a prominence of 153 m, lying in the Central Sudetes, in the Dzikowiec and Lesista Wielka massif, in the north-western part of the Kamienne Mountains, about 3.4 km south of the centre of Boguszów-Gorce. The mountain's old German name was Großer Wildberg. The peak lies within the boundaries of the Wałbrzych Sudetes Landscape Park.

A rock beneath a steep slope

Dzikowiec is built of Permian igneous rocks, melaphyre and porphyry (latite), of volcanic origin, with a characteristic reddish colour. Because of this it has a sharp shape, resembling a steep dome, with steep, straight slopes.

Sports on the slope

The mountain serves as a centre for winter sports, air sports and mountain biking. Downhill mountain biking is especially popular here, a starting ramp for the downhill trail sits at the summit. Near the summit there is also the upper station of a cable car and a paragliding launch site. A viewing tower also stands on the summit.

Trails

Dzikowiec is crossed by a blue trail from Lesista Wielka via Stachoń, continuing towards Boguszów and Wałbrzych Sobięcin, and a green trail running from Marciszów Górny towards Wałbrzych Główny.

Nearby

The peak neighbours Chełmiec, which has a viewing tower, and the mountain Waligóra.

Practical information

• Village: Boguszów-Gorce, Wałbrzych County, within the Wałbrzych Sudetes Landscape Park.
• Access: hiking trails, blue from the direction of Lesista Wielka and Stachoń, green from the direction of Marciszów Górny.
• What to expect: a steep approach, mountain bike trails (including downhill), winter and air sports infrastructure, and a viewing tower on the summit, it is worth checking seasonal availability before your trip.