Kilimanjaro Hill

Kilimanjaro is an artificially raised hill in Wrocław's Zalesie estate, on Fryderyka Chopina street, rising to 134 metres above sea level.

Origin of the hill

Kilimanjaro was formed from mud and gravel dug out during the construction of the Flood Canal. The embankment was later covered with a half-metre layer of soil and planted with deciduous trees, which is why today it looks like a natural, green rise in the city.

What is nearby

South of the hill lies the Morskie Oko bathing area along with other sports and recreation grounds. To the west begins the Zacisze estate, to the north the hill borders the Oder Flood Canal, and to the east a strip of greenery runs along it.

From motocross to bicycles

Motocross races used to be held on the hill and at its foot. Today numerous footpaths and cycling routes of varying difficulty run through here, on which cycling competitions were also organised, including the Open Wrocław Mountain Biking Championships. A ski jump designed by professor Andrzej Teisseyre was also built on the slope.

Unrealised plans

In 2001 a concept was drawn up for developing the hill for the city, involving among other things a ski slope, a toboggan run and a viewpoint. The idea was never carried out and the area remains undeveloped.

Practical information

• Location: Wrocław, Zacisze-Zalesie-Szczytniki estate, on Fryderyka Chopina street
• Getting there: not far from here to Szczytnicki Park, the Japanese Garden in Wrocław and the Centennial Hall
• What to expect: a wooded artificial embankment with cycling routes, with no marked viewpoint or tourist infrastructure