Żar, Mountain summit in Little Beskids, Poland
Description
Żar is a mountain summit in the Little Beskids with an elevation of 761 meters. A cable car operates year-round to carry visitors from the base to the top.
History
A pumped-storage hydroelectric facility was built on the mountain and completed in 1979. This installation has provided crucial energy capacity to the surrounding region since its opening.
Culture
The mountain serves as a center for outdoor recreation, where locals gather for hiking, mountain biking, and winter sports activities.
Practical
The cable car provides convenient year-round access regardless of weather conditions. Once at the top, visitors can hike various trails or use the downhill routes for descent.
Did you know?
Hidden beneath the mountain lies a large reservoir that holds millions of cubic meters of water at high elevation. This concealed infrastructure remains invisible to most visitors yet fundamentally shapes the mountain's structure.
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