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Szczeliniec Wielki
Szczeliniec Wielki (919 m.a.s.l.), the highest peak of the Table Mountains, is an exceptional tourist attraction in Poland.
The way out from the "Hell" by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Erosion sculptured magnificent rocky forms including "Hen", "Mammoth" (also called "Ape Man"),"Camel", "Princess Emilka's Head", "Elephant", "Pulpit".
A very interesting part of Szczeliniec Wielki is the so-called "Little Hell". It is a 100-meters long and 20-meters deep crevice with specific microclimate characteristics of low temperature and high air humidity.
The "Camel" Rock on Szczeliniec Wielki by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Because of the climatic conditions, you can still find snow on the bottom of the crevice up until mid June. There are 680 stairs made of stone leading to the top of Szczeliniec.
They were built between the 18th and 19th century by Franciszek Pabel and after some alterations, they have survived until today. Szczeliniec Maly on the south-east of Szczeliniec Wielki, separated by a shallow mountain pass, is closed to visitors.
The "Hen's Foot" in the Errant Rocks by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Errant Rocks (Błędne Skały)
This rocky maze, called Errant Rocks, spreads across 22 hectares.
In the Bledne Skaly (Errant Rocks) by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
It contains a group of unusual rocky formations of about 6 - 11 meters high, created as a result of sandstone weathering.
Errant Rocks is a labyrinth of crevices and recesses, sometimes very narrow, separating several meter-high rock blocks.
Many rocks have their own names, for example: "Rock Saddle", "Hen's Foot", "Labyrinth", "Tunnel", "Big Chamber".
In the maze of the Bledne Skaly (Errant Rocks) by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
The oldest one comes from 1616. In the area there is an observation point on a platform called "Rock Bowls". From there we can see both Szczeliniec Wielki and Maly, Broumovska Vrchovina, the town Machov, and when there is good visibility, we can also see the Karkonosze!
Near Errant Rocks there is a place called "Three Crosses Boulder". It was once a very well-guarded customs point between Klodzko County and the Czech Kingdom. There are many dates on the boulder which, as the legend says, were engraved to commemorate catching the smugglers.
The Rocky Mushroom by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Rocky Mushrooms (Skalne Grzyby)
They are situated in the north part of the Table Mountains tableland between Batorow and Karlow. It is a group of originally-created rocky forms thrown on a territory 2 km long and on the altitude of about 680 - 700 meters.
The rocks resemble the shapes of mushrooms, clubs, towers, gates and even rock walls. Several rocky forms have their own names, for example: "Boletus", "Rock Gates", "Blended Mushrooms", "Penguins", "Multi-storey Mushrooms".
Rocky Mushrooms by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Lezyckie Skalki (Lezyckie Rocks) (2014) by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Lezyckie Rocks (Lezyckie Skalki)
Individual rocks and spruces create an exotic atmosphere. Coupled with a wide meadow of steppe character, the area gained the name "African Savannah".
Lezyckie Skalki (Lezyckie Rocks) (2011) by Tadeusz KandeferStołowe Mountains National Park
Recognizing the ecological significance of the region, a zone with strict protection measures safeguards its distinct landscape and flora.
"African Savannah" is a wide mountain meadow on the Table Mountains middle floor hilltop. It is situated on the altitude of 740 - 780 meters on the south-west of Fox Saddle.
