Średniak (Śnieżnik Massif)

Średniak is a summit at a height of 1210 metres above sea level, located in the Śnieżnik Massif near Międzygórze in Lower Silesia.

Location in the massif

The elevation is a prominent point on the ridge stretching from Śnieżnik towards the west and north-west. It is separated from Śnieżnik itself by the Śnieżnicka Pass.

Geology

The summit and the eastern part of the massif are built of phyllites of the Stronie series, while the western slopes are formed of Śnieżnik gneisses.

Nearby

Less than two kilometres away rises Śnieżnik, and at its foot stretches the Śnieżnik Kłodzki Nature Reserve. In the area it is also worth visiting the Bear Cave and the Wilczka Waterfall.

Practical information

• The summit lies in the Śnieżnik Massif, in the Międzygórze municipality, in Kłodzko County.
• The route and access trails are worth planning based on a current tourist map of the area.
• Climbing Średniak can easily be combined with a visit to nearby Śnieżnik and the nature reserve.