Kościuszko Mound (326 m a.s.l., Krakow Gate)

About peak Kościuszko Mound

Polsko

Logged on Vrcholovka 4x in total. Vrchol Kościuszko Mound was added here by Profesorskey - Jan Bratt and info was completed by Profesorskey - Jan Bratt a Martin Matějka.

Kościuszko Mound is one of four Kraków mounds built to honor Polish national heroes. This one is dedicated to Tadeusz Kościuszko and is located on top of Sikornik Hill, also known as St. Bronislaw's Hill, in the western part of Kraków in the Zwierzyniec district. (mapy.cz)

The mound stands in a fortified area that is strikingly similar to the Terezín Fortress and where you can have a coffee in two cafes. The mound will surprise you with its steep slope and views, if the weather is good. However, the Poles have turned this mound into a tourist attraction and a piggy bank, so prepare your wallet and about 150 CZK, or 25 zł, which will jingle in the Polish Money Box. When climbing, don't miss the site of bones from the times of mammoth hunters.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

This peak is accessible with a stroller.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

25 zł. entrance

Nearest peaks: Zakrzowek (235 m,  2.3 km)

Routes nearby

Routes provided by SvetOutdooru.cz