Altana, Mountain peak in Mazowieckie Voivodeship, Poland
Altana is a mountain peak in Mazowieckie Voivodeship standing at 408 meters, the highest point of the Garb Gielniowski mesoregion in central Poland. The summit is surrounded by mixed forests with natural stands of spruce, beech, larch, and sycamore trees that have grown for centuries.
The location was once part of Puszcza Rozwadowska, an extensive forest that shaped the region for centuries with its natural tree stands. This ancient woodland demonstrates how the vegetation developed naturally over time without modern interference.
The mountain forms part of the Father Jan Wiśniewski hiking trails network, connecting multiple natural and historical sites throughout the Mazowieckie region.
The walk begins from Hucisko village where a bus stop provides access, then follows a one-kilometer farm road that becomes a forest path. The climb itself is gentle with about 60 meters of elevation gain to reach the top.
A 34-meter steel fire observation tower stands at the summit, part of the regional fire watch system active during spring and autumn months. The structure provides far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape and serves as a practical landmark for hikers.
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