Kamień, Mountain summit in Posada Jaśliska, Poland.
Kamień is a mountain summit in the Low Beskids standing at 857 meters, marked by sandstone formations and thick beech-fir forests. The peak displays steep vertical rock faces that remain from its past use as a quarry.
For centuries, the mountain served as a source of stone for local stonemasons in Jaśliska and surrounding villages. Quarrying activities at the site left visible marks on the landscape that remain today.
A monument to Pope John Paul II sits near the summit, reflecting how local people connect this mountain to their faith and spiritual life. You can visit this memorial while hiking through the area.
You can reach the summit through marked trails starting from Lipowiec village, with the green path beginning at Gutkowa Koliba eco-lodge. Well-marked routes make navigation straightforward and keep hikers on the right track.
High-altitude peat bogs at around 680 meters create an unusual wetland habitat called 'berezednia' where rare carnivorous plants like sundew grow. These boggy areas also host different orchid species that stand out in the regional landscape.
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