Viewpoint below Średniak

The viewpoint below Średniak lies in the Kamienne Mountains, on the slope of the Średniak hill above Sokołowsko, at an altitude of 779 metres above sea level. It is a spot on the trail linking Sokołowsko with Mieroszów, surrounded by forest typical of this part of the Sudetes.

Location and access

The viewpoint lies on the route from Sokołowsko via Średniak to Mieroszów, about 9.5 kilometres long and requiring just under 460 metres of ascent. Walking the whole route takes a hiker around three hours and twenty minutes. The best place to start is the centre of Sokołowsko.

Surrounding peaks

Within a few kilometres of the viewpoint lie further peaks of the Kamienne and Wałbrzych Mountains, including Waligóra, Rogowiec with the ruins of Rogowiec Castle, and Gomólnik Mały. This is an area densely covered with trails, popular among walkers setting off precisely from Sokołowsko.

Practical information

• Location: the slope of Średniak above Sokołowsko, 779 m above sea level
• Getting there: to Sokołowsko, then on foot along the trail towards Mieroszów
• What to expect: a wooded stretch of mountain trail, with no tourist infrastructure; it is worth checking the exact view and trail markings before setting off, for example at the tourist information point in Sokołowsko