Ślęża
A solitary 718-metre sacred mountain rising from the plain south of Wrocław, once a place of worship for the ancient Slavs, with summit views over the Lower Silesian plain.
Mount Ślęża is regarded as the “holy mountain” of Silesia. Its slopes hold prehistoric stone circles and mysterious carvings of bears and fish, and the summit has a church and an observation tower.
From the village of Sobótka at the foot of the mountain, several marked trails lead to the top in roughly 1.5–2 hours at a moderate level of difficulty. About 35 km from Wrocław, it is an hour away by train or car, and it is the locals’ favourite weekend hiking spot.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of Peace in Świdnica
- Sky Tower Wrocław
- Passage (Monument to the Anonymous Pedestrians)
- Four Denominations District & Neon Side Gallery
- Royal Palace, Wrocław (City Museum)
- Wrocław Dwarfs
- St. Elizabeth's Church & Hansel and Gretel Houses
- Wrocław Market Square & Old Town Hall