Wilcza Góra, Volcanic summit in Pogórze Kaczawskie, Poland
Wilkołak is a volcanic summit in the Pogórze Kaczawskie region rising to about 367 meters (1,200 feet) between Złotoryja and Jerzmanice-Zdrój. The mountain displays distinctive radial basalt columns that formed through volcanic activity in the Middle Miocene period.
The mountain contains evidence of volcanic activity dating back 15 to 16 million years to the Miocene epoch. Basalt deposits here are intermingled with Upper Cretaceous sandstone, revealing multiple geological events.
The name refers to wolves that once roamed this region and held meaning in local folklore and stories. Visitors can sense this historical connection while walking through the landscape shaped by these old tales.
The area is protected as a nature reserve hosting rare plant species that grow in basalt crevices. Visitors should stay on marked trails and respect the fragile habitats found there.
What sets this place apart is its star-shaped Lavarosette formation, where basalt columns radiate outward from a central point like spokes on a wheel. This geometric pattern is quite rare and formed as the cooling lava naturally split in this distinctive way.
GPS coordinates: 51.10420,15.91170
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Złotoryja
2.1 km
Nature reserve Wilcza Góra
84 m
Gold museum in Złotoryja
2.1 km
Kowalska tower in Złotoryja
2 km
Town hall in Złotoryja
2.2 km
Władysław Reymont
2 km
2 Zaułek Street in Złotoryja
2.1 km
3-4 Niepodległości Square in Złotoryja
2.1 km
9 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 km
8 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 km
Pozostałości murów obronnych
2.1 km
13 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 km
10 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 km
5 Niepodległości Square in Złotoryja
2.1 km
6 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.2 km
Stare Miasto
2.3 km
12 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 km
5 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.2 km
2 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.2 km
7 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.2 km
6 Niepodległości Square in Złotoryja
2.1 km
1 Szkolna Street in Złotoryja
2.3 km
22 Konopnickiej Street in Złotoryja
2.1 km
20 Konopnickiej Street in Złotoryja
2.1 km
19 Konopnickiej Street in Złotoryja
2.2 km
15 Konopnickiej Street in Złotoryja
2.2 km
24 Konopnickiej Street in Złotoryja
2.2 km
11 Market Square in Złotoryja
2.3 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes