Szybowcowa Mountain

Szybowcowa Mountain in Jeżów Sudecki is a viewpoint linked to the history of Polish gliding, with a panorama of the Jelenia Góra Basin and the surrounding mountain ranges.

History of gliding

The famous Grunau Baby glider was built on this mountain. It was here that the legendary pilot Hanna Reitsch began her flying career. From 1946 the Jelenia Góra Aero Club operated here, training glider pilots, powered paraglider pilots and model builders.

Views

From the summit there are views of the Jelenia Góra Basin, the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains), the Rudawy Janowickie and the Izera Mountains.

Getting to the summit

An asphalt road leads directly to the summit, and a walking trail from Zabobrze takes about an hour.

Nearby

Towards Jelenia Góra, a few kilometres away, are the castle gate tower and the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, among others.

Practical information

• Szybowcowa Mountain lies in Jeżów Sudecki, in Karkonoski County
• Getting there: an asphalt road leads directly to the summit, alternatively a walking trail from Zabobrze (about an hour's walk)
• Expect mainly a viewpoint with a panorama of the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains) and the surrounding ranges, without the extensive tourist infrastructure described in the sources