Koziniec, Mountain summit in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Molkenberg is a mountain summit in Lower Silesia that rises above the surrounding landscape with clear views in multiple directions. The peak sits at an elevation where hikers can see distant ridges and valleys stretching across the region.
The summit has carried two names over time, Molkenberg in German and Koziniec in Polish, reflecting the shifting borders and populations that passed through the region. Both names remain in local use today, marking this historical overlap.
Local hiking groups organize regular expeditions to Koziniec throughout the year, maintaining traditional mountain climbing practices of the Lower Silesian community.
Several marked trails approach the summit from different directions, with routes varying in steepness and difficulty. Hikers should allow between two and four hours depending on the chosen path and their experience level.
The geographical position at precisely 50.9003972°N and 15.8031634°E makes Koziniec an excellent reference point for navigation training exercises.
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