Januszkowa Góra

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GPS coordinates: 50.30830,19.61670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44