Płonik

Płonik is a peak 682 metres above sea level, located south of Przesieka, in the central part of the Intra-Sudetic Depression of the Karkonosze.

Geology and surroundings

The hill is built of Karkonosze granite. South of the summit there are individual granite rock formations, visible amid the surrounding forest.

Trails to the summit

Two marked hiking trails pass through Płonik: the blue trail, running from Przesieka to the Karkonosze Pass, and the yellow trail, running from Przesieka via Borowice.

Nearby

Other destinations for trips also lie nearby in the Karkonosze range, including Chojnik Castle and the granite formations of the Silesian Stones.

Practical information

• Location: south of Przesieka, Karkonosze County
• Height: 682 m above sea level
• Access: the blue trail from Przesieka towards the Karkonosze Pass, or the yellow trail from Przesieka via Borowice
• What to expect: a forest approach to the hill, granite rock formations on the southern side of the summit