Mała Sowa

Mała Sowa is a hill 972 metres above sea level, in the central part of the Owl Mountains in the Sudetes.

The range's second peak

In terms of height, Mała Sowa is the second peak in the Owl Mountains, right after the neighbouring Wielka Sowa, which reaches 1015 metres above sea level.

Forest on the slopes

The summit and slopes of Mała Sowa are covered with spruce forests. Traces of tree stand damage are visible in the summit areas.

The Imperial Road

A forest road called the Imperial Road runs right over the summit, along which you can reach Wielka Sowa. A hiking trail leading from Walim to Wielka Sowa also runs close to the summit.

Landscape park

Mała Sowa lies within the Owl Mountains Landscape Park, which covers the whole range.

Nearby

From the summit it is close to the observation tower on Wielka Sowa and to former underground wartime corridors, such as the Riese Włodarz underground complex.

Practical information

• Location: Owl Mountains, near the village of Rzeczka, Wałbrzych County
• Access via the hiking trail leading from Walim to Wielka Sowa, or via the Imperial Road
• The ascent to the summit runs through forest terrain; it is worth checking the current trail markings before setting out