Monte Karczowka

Karczowka Hill is the highest elevation in the Cordillera Kadzielnianskie in Kielce (340 meters above sea level). It's composed of Devonian limestone and is covered by a forest of old-growth pines, some trees are 170 years old! In 1953 it became reserve area - 26.55 hectares of limestone hills, ancient forests and historical sites. It's also an area where mineral and geological phenomena abound, for example, there are many historical relics from the exploitation of lead. It's beautiful for walking, hiking, or just to climb up to the Monastery and enjoy the best views of Kielce!