Sasanka (964.9 m a.s.l.) is a quiet, forest-covered summit in the Bystrzyckie Mountains, nestled within the massif of Jagodna — the highest peak of the range. If you love the atmosphere of dense Sudeten spruce forests and peaceful hiking away from the crowds, this is a place worth discovering.
The summit is built from erosion-resistant granitogneisses and blanketed in spruce forest with a sprinkling of deciduous trees, giving it a classic Sudeten feel. The eastern slope is flanked by the scenic Sudeten Highway ('Autostrada Sudecka'), a historic mountain road that adds a unique character to the area. In autumn the hillsides glow with colour, while winter brings a hushed, snow-laden beauty to the forest trails.
How to reach the summitThe old German name for this summit was Stephansberg, after a long-vanished hamlet called Szczepków that once belonged to the village of Wyszki — a small piece of forgotten history hiding in the hills.