Wielki Szyszak

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Wielki Szyszak

Elevation: 1,509 metres (4,951 ft.)
Coordinates: -
Location: Poland
Range: Karkonosze
First ascent: -
Easiest route: -

Wielki Szyszak (Czech: Vysoké Kolo, German: Hohes Rad, literally Big Helmet) is a mountain in Poland, close to the border with Czech Republic. It is situated in the central (Silesian) part of the main mountain range of the Karkonosze, right above the village of Jagniątków. Its peak is at 1509 m above sea level. It is situated between Śnieżne Kotły and Śmielec.

Sunrise on Wielki Szyszak view from Mountain Pass beneath Śmielec (Polish Przełęcz pod Śmielcem). Winter 2006.
Sunrise on Wielki Szyszak view from Mountain Pass beneath Śmielec (Polish Przełęcz pod Śmielcem). Winter 2006.

Coordinates: 50°46′39″N, 15°34′03″E