Januszkowa Góra, Mountain peak in Małopolskie, Poland.
Description
Januszkowa Góra is a mountain peak in Małopolskie rising to 445 meters, with steep slopes covered in beech forest and exposed limestone rock. The rocky walls create ideal conditions for climbing throughout the year.
History
The mountain takes its name from a local bandit named Janusz who once hid in its dense forests centuries ago. This connection to the region's past has remained in the place name ever since.
Culture
Rock climbers have established many routes on the limestone cliffs and named formations here, turning the steep walls into a gathering place for the climbing community. This practice continues to shape how people experience and relate to the place today.
Practical
A hiking trail of about 7.5 kilometers connects this peak with nearby points and takes two to three hours on foot. The route requires moderate fitness and is accessible throughout most of the year.
Did you know?
The mountain contains the Januszkowa Szczelina, a cave discovered in 1970 that ranks among the deepest cave systems in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. Few visitors realize this underground world exists beneath the hiking trails.
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