Bardzkie Mountains

Góry Bardzkie is a mountain range in the central Sudetes, stretching between the Sowie and Złote Mountains with peaks reaching about 765 meters. The range features a well-defined ridge, dense forests, and a dramatic river gorge cutting through its lower sections.

These mountains formed during the Paleozoic era through ancient mountain-building processes, composed of quartzite sandstones, slates, and conglomerates. Their geological structure has shaped the landscape as it appears today.

A pilgrimage shrine sits in the Nysa Kłodzka river gorge, drawing visitors who follow religious stations through the landscape. This spiritual tradition remains central to how locals relate to the mountains.

Well-marked trails crisscross the mountains, with a blue European long-distance path following the main ridge ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The terrain is accessible and clearly signed, offering routes suitable for different ability levels.

The protected areas of Cisy and Cisowa Góra preserve unusual forest types that grow in these mountains, with plant species found nowhere else in the region. These woodlands show how varied the vegetation can be across different parts of the ridge.