Borsuczyny (939 m a.s.l.) is a compact but surprisingly wild peak in the Małe Pieniny (Little Pieniny) range — steep, rocky and cloaked in spruce forest. It sits right on the Polish-Slovak border, making every step along the ridge feel just a little bit adventurous.
The Polish slopes face north toward the village of Jaworki (Szczawnica municipality), and just below the summit opens the broad Połonina Kiczera — a sweeping alpine meadow that was once farmland cultivated by the Lemko community of Jaworki. The open meadow contrasts beautifully with the rocky summit above it and changes character with every season: lush green in summer, fiery in autumn, and peacefully remote in winter. The southern, Slovak side remains fully forested and falls within the PIENAP protected area. The approach from the Stachurówki Pass (905 m) to the southeast is the most challenging section of the trail — steep and rocky, demanding sure footing. A well-worn shortcut path on the northern side of the summit allows hikers to bypass the actual top if conditions are tricky.
How to reach the summitIn 2016, a rare protected moss species — Besser's neckera (Neckera besseri) — was discovered here, a testament to the exceptional natural value of this modest peak.