Strzegom Hills
| Strzegom Hills | |
|---|---|
| Polish: Wzgórza Strzegomskie; Czech: Strzegomské vrchy; German: Striegauer Berge | |
View from Bazaltowa in the Strzegom Hills | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Góra Krzyżowa |
| Elevation | 353 m (1,158 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°58′30″N 16°20′30″E / 50.97500°N 16.34167°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| Parent range | Sudetes |
The Strzegom Hills (Polish: Wzgórza Strzegomskie) are a hill range in south-western Poland, situated in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. In the physico-geographical division of Poland they form part of the Sudeten Foreland (Przedgórze Sudeckie), at its north-western edge.[1] The highest summit is Góra Krzyżowa (353 m), rising above the town of Strzegom.[2]
Geography
The Strzegom Hills are located in the Sudetes, surrounded by the following ranges: the Świdnicka Plain to the southeast and the Sudeten Foreland to the southwest.[3]
Although relatively low in elevation, the hills are prominent in the surrounding landscape because they rise abruptly above neighbouring plains. They are considered the lowest part of the Sudeten Foreland.[4]
Geology
The Strzegom Hills are geologically diverse. Much of the area is associated with the Strzegom-Sobótka Massif, one of the best known granite massifs in Lower Silesia, long exploited in numerous quarries around Strzegom and Rogoźnica.[5] At the same time, some of the most conspicuous summits near Strzegom, including Krzyżowa Góra and Góra św. Jerzego, are built of basalt and preserve evidence of former volcanic activity.[6][7]
Nature and landmarks
One of the best known sites in the range is the hill group above Strzegom, including Krzyżowa Góra and Góra św. Jerzego. These hills are valued for their scenic character, geological exposures and xerothermic vegetation.[2] The wider area is also closely associated with the stone industry of Strzegom, especially granite quarrying, which has strongly influenced the landscape and economy of the region.[8]
References
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- ^ "Wzgórza Strzegomskie – opis pasma". Nasze Sudety. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "Wzgórza Strzegomskie – opis pasma". Nasze Sudety. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "About us". Granit Strzegom S.A. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "Krzyżowa Góra koło Strzegomia". Przyroda Dolnego Śląska. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ Pawlik, Tomasz (2025). "Inwentaryzacja geostanowisk południowej części Wzgórz Strzegomskich". Przegląd Geologiczny. 73 (1): 40–48.
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