Góra Pięciu Kopców

Góra Pięciu Kopców is a mountain summit in the Beskid Żywiecki range that reaches 1,534 meters in elevation. The peak features a broad plateau with dwarf mountain pine, alpine grassland, and scattered rocky outcrops across its surface.

After World War II, this peak was the highest summit that Polish hikers could legally reach, as the nearby Pilsko mountain was restricted with severe penalties for trespassing. This limitation reflected the border control policies of that era.

The mountain serves as a meeting point of the Polish-Slovak border and the European Continental Divide, separating the Baltic Sea and Black Sea drainage basins.

The climb follows multiple marked trails, with the most direct route starting from Korbielów village and passing through the PTTK mountain shelter at Hala Miziowa. Sturdy footwear and proper preparation are needed due to rocky sections and changeable mountain weather.

Between this summit and neighboring Pilsko lies one of the highest mountain springs in the range at 1,550 meters, reachable via a small path through dwarf pine forest. Many hikers pass by this hidden water source without noticing it, even though it sits just minutes from the main trail.