Szyndzielnia

Szyndzielnia is a small hill in the Bardo Mountains, part of the Central Sudetes, rising to 431 metres above sea level, about 2.8 kilometres east of the centre of Kłodzko.

Geological structure and vegetation

The summit is built of Lower Carboniferous greywackes, conglomerates and clay shales, while the higher parts of the slope are covered by glacial till and deluvial deposits. The slopes above 370 metres above sea level and the summit itself are covered by a small mixed forest, lower down meadows and farmland stretch out.

Observation tower

On the summit stands a brick observation tower from the 19th century, about 20 metres high. The tower is not open to visitors, so it cannot be used as a viewpoint.

Access

Near the hill runs a yellow hiking trail linking the Kłodzko Miasto railway station with Kłodzka Góra. The trail passes an old inn, where the restaurant "Kukułka" now operates.

Practical information

• Szyndzielnia lies in the Bardo Mountains, about 2.8 km east of the centre of Kłodzko, in Kłodzko County.
• Access along the yellow trail from the Kłodzko Miasto railway station towards Kłodzka Góra.
• In Kłodzko it is worth combining the trip with touring the Kłodzko Fortress and the Underground Tourist Route.
• Nearby, on the neighbouring hill, stands the Kłodzka Góra Observation Tower, open to visitors.