Poręba

Poręba is the highest summit of the Eastern Ridge of the Kaczawa Mountains, lying in its southern part, near the village of Pastewnik in Kamienna Góra County.

Geology

The Poręba massif is made up of greenstones and greenstone schists belonging to the Kaczawa metamorphic complex. On the slopes, especially in the southern part of the massif, these form small rock outcrops. The summit is broad and flattened, with ridges running off it in several directions.

Radar on the summit

On the top of Poręba stands a weather radar belonging to the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management. The former German name of the summit was Gross Hau or Grosshau.

Nearby

Close by are Niesytno Castle and the Józkowa Góra viewpoint, as well as the neighbouring summit Krąglak.

Practical information

• Village: Pastewnik, Kamienna Góra County.
• The height of the summit varies between sources (671-675 m above sea level), check the current markings on the trail.
• The summit lies within the Kaczawa Mountains area, plan access and the route with a hiking map.