Highlight • Summit
Gówniak
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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Babiogórski Park Narodowy
Tips
August 31, 2025
But where does the unfortunate name "Gówniak" come from (if you speak Polish, you know what I'm talking about!)? It turns out that many oxen once grazed on the slopes of Babia Góra, and the mountain takes its name from their abundant droppings...
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October 27, 2023
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September 5, 2025
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Elevation 1,660 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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