SAINT ANNE'S MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE PARK

St. Anne's Mountain (404 metres above sea level) is the highest elevation of the Silesian Upland. Situated on the Chełm Hump, it was the farthest volcano in Silesia! Its distinct climate: lower temperatures and higher rainfall compared to the rest of the region, combined with the soil conditions, contribute to the sparse forest cover of the park (21% of the area), which is interspersed with farmland. The most valuable forest areas are the Lesisko, Boże Oko, Grafik and Biesiec reserves.

Due to its unique geological features, the St. Anne's Mountain National Geopark was established over half of the area. A 10-km geological trail with 11 sites has been marked out for hikers and cyclists. Here, you'll learn about the origins of volcanism, how fossils are formed, tectonic phenomena and life on the reef, among things. It takes the minimum of 6-7 hours to traverse the trail. The rock amphitheater is also worth seeing.

The following trails run through the park: the Xawery Dunikowski walking trail (4 km), the Flora and Fauna Trail (15 km), the Third Silesian Uprising Trail (23 km), the John Paul II Trail (10 km), the Robert Oszek Trail (34 km), the Silesian Insurgents Trail (98 km).