Mielna

Mielna is a small peak in the Table Mountains, in the Zawory range, south-east of the village of Łączna in Wałbrzych County. It rises to about 662 metres above sea level.

Composition and location

The hill forms a small ridge running north-south. The massif is built of Upper Cretaceous sandstones and mudstones, beneath which lie reddish Triassic sandstones, visible on the eastern, northern and western sides. South of the summit runs the border with the Czech Republic.

Nearby

Closest, less than a kilometre from the summit, is Zoo Łączna. Within a few kilometres there are also the Głazy Krasnoludków Nature Reserve and the hill of Lesista Wielka.

Practical information

• Location: Zawory, Table Mountains, south-east of the village of Łączna, Wałbrzych County
• Height: about 662 metres above sea level
• Access: through the village of Łączna, then on foot or by bike along a trail in Zawory
• What to expect: a quiet, low hill without tourist infrastructure, close to the border with the Czech Republic