Tower on Dzikowiec Wielki. New and old tower. Access and parking

Dzikowiec Wielki is a peak with a height of 836 m above sea level, located in the Stone Mountains, near Boguszów-Gorc. It is famous for its ski resort and two observation towers. The first one stood here in 2014, the second one was opened in February 2025. The new one is 38.5 meters high and offers a fantastic panorama. Both are available for free!

Access and parking

• Dzikowiec Wielki is located about 3.4 km south of the center of Boguszów-Gorc
• You can easily get here by car from Wałbrzych by road No. 367, and later by Sportowa Street. Public transport also arrives here
• There are 2 car parks on site, the first about 500 meters in front of the lower cable car station and the second under the lower cable car station itself. There is no asphalt access to the second one. In winter, both car parks were free of charge

Trails to the towers in Dzikowiec Wielki - a map of our route

You can take several routes to Dzikowiec Wielki, the shortest one starts at the bottom station of the cable car and has about 2 kilometers:

• Green walking path under the lower cable car station and then along the blue trail to the new tower, about 2 km one way
• Yellow trail and red walking path from the bottom station of the cable car (the trail leads all the way to the new tower), about 3 km one way
• The loop from the lower station with the yellow trail to the new tower and the return with the blue trail, the loop is about 5 km long
• Entering the queue under the old tower and accessing the new tower via the yellow trail

Observation towers on Dzikowiec Wielki

There are currently 2 observation towers in Dzikowiec Wielki. Both are free and offer beautiful views. The new one is almost twice as tall.

Old tower on Dzikowiec

In 2014, a wooden observation tower was erected on Dzikowiec Wielki (836 m above sea level) in the Stone Mountains. It stands at the top station of the cable car and is 20 meters high. It offers a nice panorama of the area. From here you can see Chełmiec Mountain, Waligóra- the highest peak of the Stone Mountains andŚlęża, and Śnieżka in the distance. Interestingly, admission to the tower is free. A staircase leads to the upper observation deck. The tower is massive and does not arouse fear of heights.

New tower on Dzikowiec

In February 2025, a new observation tower was opened on Dzikowiec Wielki. It is a modern structure with a height of 38.5 meters. It offers spectacular views and a 360-degree panorama. You will see fantastic views of the Sudetenland. It has the shape of an inverted cone, and a spiral platform leads to the very top. There are no stairs, although it is difficult to reach this place with a wheelchair. In winter, the platform is quite slippery, you have to be careful, because snow and even ice accumulate on it.

The new tower is just 500 meters from the old tower. There is also free admission here. Both towers are open 24 hours a day all year round.

Other attractions in Dzikowiec Wielki

• Ski resort - on the slopes of Dzikowiec there is a ski slope with a cable car operating all year round
• Cycling routes - for lovers of active leisure, downhill cycling routes are available here
• Landscape Park - the hill is located in the Sudety Wałbrzyskie Landscape Park
• Playground
• Catering points

Interesting facts

• The Wild Boar has a characteristic, domed shape, due to its volcanic origin. It is made of igneous rocks: - melaphyre and porphyry with a characteristic red coloration
• The new observation tower was commissioned in February 2025. Elimination of stairs from the structure of the observation tower on Dzikowiec Wielki makes it accessible to wheelchairs
• In addition to the tourist function, the new tower also serves as an observation tower in the event of a fire in the Sudetes. It also performs a telecommunications function
• The Stone Mountains, within which Dzikowiec rises, are called the Sudeten Tatras, because there are steep trails, with the steepest trail in the entire Sudetes, which leads to the top of Waligóra, the highest elevation of this range

The tourist infrastructure of Dzikowiec Wielki encourages walks in this area. On the trail, we met a lot of walkers, of different ages. It is an attractive place both in summer and winter. Interesting for family recreation.

No crayfish and poles for the tower

Importantly, remember to remove the crampons in front of the tower and not use sticks on it. We were here less than a week after the official opening, and the platform of the tower was already perforated. It's slippery, but you can stick to the handrail. Let us take care of and respect what is free. Maybe then there will be more free experiences in Poland!

Controversy around the Dzikowiec tower

There has been controversy around the Dzikowiec tower since the beginning. First of all, the tower was built as the second observation tower on this top. This actually raises the question of whether she was needed here. Secondly, there are already many towers around Wałbrzych. So some people ask, why another one?

I know that there are a lot of opponents of such constructions in the mountains. in general. They claim to spoil the landscape. Sometimes towers are built in quite surprising circumstances. Sometimes the views without them are fully satisfactory. But there are such peaks where it is really worth taking advantage of them and they significantly conquer the views and encourage visitors. 

Whatever it is, a great advantage is the fact that the tower is available free of charge. Usually, such giants cost a lot. In combination with a walk, a cable car and a ski slope, the tower creates an interesting place for recreation. And the views from it are really wonderful. In addition, it serves as a fire observation point in the Sudetes and has a telecommunications function.

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Practical information

Dzikowiec Wielki
ul. Bema, ul. Sportowa, Boguszów-Gorce
Towers open every day of the year, no time limit\
Free admission to both towers

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What's worth seeing in the area?

You don't have to travel far to find more interesting places. Within a radius of 100 kilometers, there are many attractions waiting for you that will certainly enrich your stay Your trip with additional memories.

• Grodno Castle in Zagórze Śląskie, distance: 14.4  km
• Książ Castle, distance: 14.7  km
• Church of Peace in Świdnica, distance: 24.2  km
• Kłodzko Fortress, distance: 44.2  km
• Sky Walk Tower in Świeradów Zdrój, distance: 64.5  km
• Bear Cave in Kletno, distance: 70.2  km
• Czocha Castle, distance: 72.4  km
• Ostrów Tumski in Wrocław, distance: 73.1  km
• Wrocław Zoo with Afrkarium, distance: 74.3  km
• Palace in Kopice, distance: 87.4  km