Barania Góra
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Barania Góra (Polish for "Ram Mountain") (German: Widderberg; Silesian: Baraniŏ Gōra) is a mountain in southern Poland. At a height of 1,220 metres (4,000 ft), it is the second highest mountain in the Silesian Beskids.[2]
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Barania Góra | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft)[1] |
Listing | Mountains of Poland |
Coordinates | 49°36′41″N 19°00′37″E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Silesian Voivodeship, Poland |
Parent range | Silesian Beskids |
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The sources of the Vistula, the longest Polish river, are located on the western slope of the mountain.[3]
A mountain hut, PTTK shelter Przysłop pod Barania Górą [pl], is located relatively close to the peak, albeit at around 900 metres (3,000 ft) AMSL. The area around the mountain also plays host to many hiking trails.[4]