Wężówka

Wężówka is a peak in the Karkonosze, at the northern end of the Śląski Grzbiet (Silesian Ridge), rising to 781 m above sea level. It is built of Karkonosze granite, and scattered rock formations can be found on its south-western slopes.

Location and structure

The mountain occupies the northern, lower part of the Śląski Grzbiet, forming the end of a side spur running north from Śmielec. It is bordered on the west by the Pracz stream and on the east by the Wrzosówka. The whole massif is covered with forest, and the area lies within the Karkonosze National Park.

Trail and access

A blue tourist trail linking Jagniątków with the Czarna Przełęcz pass runs across the eastern slope of Wężówka. Nearby, running from Szklarska Poręba through Jagniątków, is also the Droga pod Reglami trail.

Practical information

• Location: Karkonosze National Park, north of Jagniątków
• Getting there: most conveniently from Jagniątków, then on foot along the blue trail
• What to expect: a forested peak with no viewpoint, the ascent usually treated as part of a longer ridge route