Mnichy

Mnichy is a summit 694 metres above sea level in the Rudawy Janowickie, in the Western Sudetes. The mountain's German name was Pfaffenstein.

Ridge and rocks

The summit branches off from the Wielka Kopa massif towards the north-east, forming a separate ridge running towards Wieściszowice. On the eastern slope stands the Popówka rock. The ridge is built of amphibolite, and the eastern slopes are covered by Carboniferous sandstone and conglomerate.

Nature and protection

The hill is almost entirely covered by forest, while meadows and pastures occur on the lower-lying eastern slopes. The summit lies within the Rudawy Janowickie Landscape Park.

Nearby

It is close from here to the Colourful Lakes, Wielka Kopa and Bolczów Castle.

Practical information

• Village: Wieściszowice, Kamienna Góra County
• Access: a green tourist trail running along the western slopes, linking Marciszów through Wielka Kopa with Skalnik
• What to expect: a forested ridge with the Popówka rock on the eastern slope, within the Rudawy Janowickie Landscape Park