Wilczak

Wilczak is a peak in the Karkonosze Foothills, east of Borowice, rising to 707 metres above sea level. It lies between the Czerwonka valley to the north and the Jelenia Struga valley to the south, and its massif is built of Karkonosze granite.

What you'll see along the way

The whole massif is covered by coniferous forest, so the peak does not offer an open panorama - it is more a destination for a walk through wooded slopes than a viewpoint. Its position between two valleys means the approach from every side leads through stream ravines.

Nearby

Wilczak lies at the heart of the Jelenia Góra Valley, close to the region's attractions. Less than three kilometres away stands the Wang Church, and at a similar distance is the Podgórna Waterfall. A few kilometres to the east rises Chojnik Castle, and the highest peak of the Karkonosze, Śnieżka, is visible in the distance from the region's hiking trails.

Practical information

• Location: Karkonosze Foothills, east of Borowice, Karkonosze County
• Getting there: most conveniently from Borowice or Jelenia Góra, then on foot through the forest
• What to expect: a wooded peak without a viewpoint, a walk among coniferous trees