G贸ra Wd偶ar
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G贸ra Wd偶ar is a small peak with a height of only 767 meters above sea level, located on the border of the Gorc贸w and Pieniny mountain ranges. Its uniqueness lies in its incredible panoramic views and the magnetic anomalies that occur here - the compass needle starts to "go crazy" and cannot accurately indicate the direction. Why does this happen?
How to climb G贸ra Wd偶ar?
There are 3 possible ways to reach the summit of G贸ra Wd偶ar:
1. Trail to G贸ra Wd偶ar
The most convenient trail starts from Snozka Pass. There is a parking lot and a hut selling oscypek (traditional Polish cheese). Initially, follow the blue trail leading to Luba艅, until you reach the Koliba restaurant with a playground for children. From the restaurant, leave the blue trail and climb up the wide road to the summit of G贸ra Wd偶ar. The ascent takes about 15 minutes.
2. Papal Gorge to G贸ra Wd偶ar
This is one of the quarries from which a off-road trail leads to G贸ra Wd偶ar. There are steep metal stairs and at times the trail is secured with chains, but don't worry - it is not particularly difficult or dangerous, but definitely very attractive and should appeal to young hikers.
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Mount Wd偶ar through the quarry and Papal Gorge
3. Chairlift to G贸ra Wd偶ar
This is definitely the most convenient and fastest way to reach the summit. The year-round chairlift operates from the town of Kluszkowce (Czorsztyn Ski resort):
G贸ra Wd偶ar - attractions
The main attraction of G贸ra Wd偶ar is undoubtedly the incredible panorama!
Views from G贸ra Wd偶ar
From here, you can see the nearby Pieniny and Trzy Korony, Lake Czorsztyn, the Tatra Mountains, as well as the surrounding Beskid ranges: Gorce, Beskid S膮decki to the east, and 呕ywiecki with Babia G贸ra to the west.
On G贸ra Wd偶ar, you will also find a rope park, bike trails in the Bike Park, a ski resort, and in the summer - a summer toboggan run.
G贸ra Wd偶ar and the Gorcza艅ski Dragon
At the summit, the youngest adventurers will find the Gorcza艅ski Dragon - a sculpture of a dragon in chains. Next to the dragon, there is a plaque with a related legend:
The Legend of Gorcza艅ska Sodom
Another local legend tells that there was once a settlement known for the sins of its inhabitants near Snozka Pass. As a punishment, the village sank underground, and on G贸ra Wd偶ar (and at the pass itself) on Midsummer's Eve, the sound of a hidden church bell can supposedly be heard.
G贸ra Wd偶ar - magnetic anomaly
This is all due to the geological structure of this extraordinary elevation - there are deposits of volcanic rock, specifically andesite. There were even speculations that the mountain is an extinct volcano, but they have not been scientifically confirmed. It is not entirely clear where this unusual magnetic anomaly comes from. According to one theory, the volcanic rocks "remembered" the Earth's previous magnetization when the magma solidified. Another theory suggests it is the result of a lightning strike.
PS. This trail has been included in our article "Gorce - Easy Trails and Routes for Children". Would you like to learn about the others?
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Publish Date: 2022-04-17
Last Updated: 2023-09-21
More in the Region Gorce (Gorce)
Total Length 149 km
