Piechowicka Góra

Piechowickie Wzgórze, also described in sources as Piechowicka Góra, is a summit in the Karkonosze Mountains, within the Karkonosze Foothills, at 604 metres above sea level. It lies in the north-western part of the foothills, with Piechowice to the north and Michałowice to the south-west.

Geology and vegetation

The ridge in which the summit lies is built of Karkonosze granite and covered with lower montane forest.

The main elevation of the ridge

The summit is the main elevation of the ridge running north-west from Grzybowiec. In the north-western part of this ridge runs a road tunnel linking Piechowice with Michałowice.

Trail

A blue tourist trail linking Piechowice with Michałowice runs along the western slope of the hill.

Nearby

A few kilometres away lies the Szklarka Waterfall, and towards Jelenia Góra stands Chojnik Castle. Closer to Szklarska Poręba it is worth visiting the "Juna" Earth Museum.

Practical information

• Location: Karkonosze County, between Piechowice and Michałowice
• Getting there: via the blue tourist trail linking Piechowice with Michałowice, entry from either of these towns
• What to expect: a wooded summit with no buildings or facilities, sources give no information about a designated viewpoint