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Trail to Biskupia Kopa from Jarnołtówek (Opawskie Mountains)

Jarnołtówek, Góry Opawskie, gmina Głuchołazy, woj. opolskie

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Trail to Biskupia Kopa from Jarnołtówek

Biskupia Kopa (889 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Opawskie Mountains on the Polish side and the highest elevation of the Opole Voivodeship, belonging to the Crown of the Polish Mountains. The trail from Jarnołtówek is about 8 km long and takes approx. 3-4 hours.

Location and surroundings

The route runs through the Opawskie Mountains on the Polish-Czech border. The red trail from Jarnołtówek is gentle and suitable for families with children; another variant leads through the Gwarkowa Perć with an 11-metre ladder.

Offer / What to see

A characteristic stone observation tower from 1898 (18 m) stands at the summit. On the route lies the mountain lodge "Pod Biskupią Kopą" (765 m, since 1927).

Who it is for

An easy route accessible to families with children; the variant via the Gwarkowa Perć is more demanding.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Marked trails to Biskupia Kopa (including the red one from Jarnołtówek)
  • Observation tower at the summit and the Górski Dom Turysty mountain lodge

Seasonality and hours

The route is accessible year-round.

Getting there

Starting points in Jarnołtówek and Pokrzywna.

Visit duration: approx. 3-4 hours Seasonality: Year-round

Sposób dojazdu

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Source: https://kgp.info.pl/wykaz-szczytow/biskupia-kopa/; https://manawpodrozy.pl/biskupia-kopa-szlaki-mapa-wieza-widokowa-opawskie/