Geological diversity of the Janowickie Mountains and its impact on mining development

Noteworthy is the interesting and varied geological structure of the Janowickie Ore Mountains. Along with several varieties of granite (porphyritic, fine-grained, veined), there are transformed rocks (amphibolites, greenschist, dolomite inserts, schist and chlorite schist). This diversity caused, initiated in the 14th century, the development of mining. The Ore Mountains are covered with spruce forest, with the addition of oak, hazel, birch, sycamore and beech. On the territory of the range was created in 1989. Ore Mountains Landscape Park.

Characteristics of the landscape of the Janowickie Mountains

Despite its small size (about 90 km²), it is a completely separate area in terms of landscape. The Janowickie Ore Mountains have a relief typical of the Sudetenland (steep slopes and a flattened ridge line), distinguished at the same time by a high density of protruding rock formations – especially in the Sokoli Mountains and above Janowice Wielkie (in the Janowicki Garby and the Castle Ridge). These rocks are attractive especially to rock climbers.

Stunning views and vantage points in the Janowickie Mountains

Sokoliki is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Karkonosze Mountains and the Kamienna Góra Basin, especially from the highest peak, Skalnik (945 meters above sea level).

The biggest tourist attractions of the Rudawy Janowickie Mountains

Among those attracted by its uniqueness are: Rocks in the Falcon Mountains along with the ruins of the Falcon Castle on Krzyżowa Mountain, the ruins of Bolczów Castle in the Castle Ridge above Janowice, the famous Piec rock, the Rocky Bridge and the small rock town of Starościńskie Rocks. In addition, interesting seems to be: Lake Bukowka – one of the largest water reservoirs in the Sudetenland, and the Colorful Lakes near Marciszow, Schronisko Szwajcarka in the Falcon Mountains (the oldest hostel building in the Sudetenland from 1823, built of wood in the Tyrolean style).

Janowickie Mountains as an ideal place for cycling and skiing trips

The entire area of the Janowickie Ore Mountains is an ideal area for bicycle tours due to the high uphill roads of the villages located here, the scenic route of the Old Kamienna Góra Trail, and the road to the Kowarska Pass. In winter, the snow-covered summits and passes are attractive places for skiing.

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