Świnica
Appearance
Świnica | |
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![]() Świnica mountain seen from Kościelec | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,301 m (7,549 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
Listing | Mountains of Poland |
Coordinates | 49°13′10″N 20°00′33″E / 49.21944°N 20.00917°E |
Geography | |
Countries | Poland and Slovakia |
Parent range | Tatra Mountains |
Świnica (Polish) or Svinica (Slovak) is a mountain in the main crest of the High Tatras, on the Polish-Slovak border. The main peak is at 2,301 m AMSL. A marked trail leads through the summit. The Polish name Świnica (derivative form of a pig or swine) was given to this summit in the mid 19th century. It probably refers to the resemblance of the peak to silhouette of a swine. Another, doubtful explanation, is that the summit was difficult to reach.
References
[edit]- ^ "Topographic map of Świnica". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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