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Biskupia Kopa (890m a.s.l.) – description, trails, interesting facts
Mount Biskupia Kopa is located at an altitude of 890 m above sea level and is one of the highest peaks in the area. It belongs to the Crown of Polish Mountains and the Crown of the Polish Sudetes. Due to its picturesque surroundings and interesting history, it is a very popular place both among tourists and lovers of mountain nature. The name of the mountain Biskupia Kopa comes from Bishop Jan Václav Antonín of Kounice, who commissioned its measurement in 1736. However, the earliest mention of this mountain dates back to 1675, when it was recorded in the cadastral book. Biskupia Kopa is also associated with the history of…
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Mogielica 1170m – the crown of the Polish mountains
Mogielica is included in the Crown of Polish Mountains, it is the highest peak of the mountain range – Beskid Wyspowy – 1170 m above sea level. At its top there is a new, metal lookout tower, from which there is a picturesque, beautiful view of the surroundings and panoramas of the Tatras, Gorce and Beskids. The routes to Mogielica are one of the most interesting and scenic in the entire Beskid Wyspowy. Polana Stumorgowa located just below the peak is also famous for its beautiful views. In the summer season, we can use the bicycle paths, which in the winter turn into cross-country skiing trails. In 2011, a reserve…
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The biggest traces of dinosaurs in Poland – GAGATY SOŁTYKOWSKIE.
Gagaty Sołtykowskie 🦖 is a nature reserve where you can see the real traces of dinosaurs from 200 million years ago with your own eyes 🦕🦖 This attraction is located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship near Skarżysko-Kamienna and Stąporków. A sensation on a global scale are the tracks of both adults and juveniles walking side by side. They were left by herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs and predatory allosaurus dinosaurs. The largest footprint found is 60 cm long and was discovered in 1999. The name Gagaty Sołtykowskie comes from the rare minerals found in this area – jets. Gagat is a bituminous variety of brown coal in black color used in jewelry. The…
