Woliborska Pass

Woliborska Pass is a mountain pass at an altitude of 711 metres above sea level in the Owl Mountains, in the Central Sudetes, lying within the Owl Mountains Landscape Park.

Exact location

The pass lies on the south-eastern side of Kalenica, between the hills of Kobylec (766 m above sea level) and Zległe (737 m above sea level). It forms a clear, fairly narrow and shallowly cut depression in the terrain, with steep approaches and gentler slopes, cut into a gneiss bedrock.

The road through the pass

Regional road no. 384, connecting Nowa Ruda with Bielawa, runs through the pass with many sharp bends. In winter the road can be dangerous and is often impassable, which is worth bearing in mind when planning a journey at that time of year.

Surroundings

The area around the pass is covered by lower montane mixed forest, dominated by spruce and beech. The pass has a car park and a tourist shelter, making it a convenient stopping point for people hiking in the Owl Mountains, including towards the nearby Kalenica Observation Tower.

Practical information

• Address: a mountain pass in the Owl Mountains, within the Owl Mountains Landscape Park, on regional road no. 384
• Getting there: via regional road no. 384 between Nowa Ruda and Bielawa; in winter it is worth checking whether the road is passable before setting off
• What to expect: a car park, a tourist shelter and mixed forest all around, with no buildings or service points on site