Viewpoints
a concrete tower from 1905-1906 on the summit of the highest peak of the Owl Mountains
Mountains
a forested peak 777 m above sea level in the Owl Mountains, a stone's throw from Wielka Sowa
a domed summit of the Owl Mountains with a gneiss core and traces of a former silver and lead mine
Historic sites
rampart and moat at 535 m above sea level in the Owl Mountains, with traces of Seven Years' War fortifications
a hill of the Owl Mountains with an unmarked ridge route to Wielka Sowa and traces of former mining works
Rościszów solo: five places in the Owl Mountains for a trip on your own, from the observation tower to the hillfort and forest peaks.
The Wielka Sowa observation tower stands on the highest peak of the Owl Mountains (1,015 m above sea level). The concrete structure was built in 1905-1906, and trails reach it from several directions, so it is easy to plan a there-and-back route. Entry is free, and the portal marks it as a place with great views, for couples and for solo walkers. It is managed by the Pieszyce municipality. It is built of concrete blocks, so it looks different from the typical stone observation towers in the Sudetes. The summit of Wielka Sowa itself has a separate entry on the portal.
Młyńsko is 777 metres high and less than two kilometres from Wielka Sowa. It is wooded and has no marked tourist infrastructure, lies in the Owl Mountains near Rościszów, and so it suits you when you like to walk alone at your own pace. Zameczna (618 metres) has an unmarked, little-used ridge route towards Wielka Sowa, so on your own take a map and check the forecast. Kokotna Łąka (603 metres) is covered in beech and spruce forest, and traces of a former silver and lead mine remain on its eastern slope.
The hillfort on Forteczna lies at 535 metres, about 2.8 kilometres north of Kamionki. The hill has an oval outline, and the summit shows remains of Austrian fortifications from the 18th century. The barely visible terrain rewards the attentive, so do not look for ruined walls. The name "Grodzisko" occurs many times in Lower Silesia, so in your navigation search specifically for Forteczna.
See also the peaks on Rościszów: mountains, the full list in attractions in Rościszów and ideas from the whole region in the solo list. Bielawa is nearby too.
