Puchacza Rocks

Puchacza Rocks, also known as Sowie Skały, are sandstone formations in the Table Mountains, exposed by the work of a former quarry, at an altitude of 730 metres above sea level.

Where they lie

The rocks lie on the southern edge of the middle tier of the Table Mountains, between Narożnik and Urwisko Batorowskie, north-east of Łężyce. The area falls within the boundaries of the Table Mountains National Park.

Traces of the quarry

Sandstone was extracted here from the second half of the 19th century, with mining continuing even after the Second World War. The walls of the former excavation survive to this day, along with a stone ramp once used to transport the extracted sandstone blocks, and its upper edge, which today serves as a viewpoint.

Chapel and trails

East of the quarry, on the edge of the ridge, stands a small chapel with a stone cross from 1818. Two trails cross at this point: a blue one, running from Karłów to Duszniki-Zdrój, and a green one, linking Polanica-Zdrój with Karłów.

Practical information

• Location: Table Mountains, north-east of Łężyce, within the boundaries of the Table Mountains National Park
• Getting there: on foot via the blue trail from Karłów or Duszniki-Zdrój, or via the green trail from Polanica-Zdrój
• What to expect: a viewpoint on the edge of a former quarry, unprotected rock edges and a risk of rockfall, caution needed near the edge
• Nearby: Łężyckie Skałki