Suszyca

Suszyca is a peak in the Karkonosze, in the Silesian Ridge (Śląski Grzbiet), rising to a height of 1062 metres above sea level. It lies on a side spur running from Smogornia towards the north-east, in the Karpacz municipality.

Location and geology

Suszyca occupies the north-eastern part of the Silesian Ridge in the Karkonosze. It is built of Karkonosze granite. South-east of the summit lie the Kotki rocks.

Vegetation

The slopes of Suszyca are partly covered by spruce forests, typical for this altitude in the Karkonosze.

Hiking trail

A yellow-marked hiking trail runs across the slopes of the peak, starting from the Kotki rocks in the south-east. This trail links Borowice with Słonecznik via Stara Polana and Pielgrzymy.

Practical information

Suszyca lies not far from the Wang Temple and the summit of Śnieżka, both relatively close from here.

• Location: Karpacz municipality, Karkonoski County
• Getting there: along the yellow-marked hiking trail from Borowice or Karpacz
• What to expect: a forested, viewless summit with no tourist infrastructure, typically mountainous terrain