Skalny Stół (1284 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Kowary Ridge in the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains) — a rugged, borderline summit that rewards hikers with sweeping views across the eastern Karkonosze, the Jelenia Góra Basin, the Rudawy Janowickie range and the Kaczawa Mountains. If you are looking for a peak with real character, this is one to put on your list.

The summit sits right on the Polish-Czech border and falls within both the Polish and Czech Karkonosze National Parks. The terrain is shaped from metamorphic rocks — mica schists with garnets, gneisses and amphibolites — giving the landscape a raw, elemental feel. Small rocky outcrops appear at and just below the summit, while larger rock formations called Stare Granaty and Krukowa are found on the western and north-western slopes. To the east, the shallow saddle of Siodło separates it from the neighbouring peak of Czoło, while to the south the ridge drops steeply towards Przełęcz Sowia (Owl Pass). In summer the ridge is calm and lush; in winter expect strong winds typical of this exposed part of the Karkonosze.

• Przełęcz Sowia (Owl Pass) — blue trail towards Przełęcz Okraj, summit en route; moderate
• Kowary via Budniki — yellow trail; moderate

• The summit lies on the Polish-Czech border — you are simultaneously within Karkonosze National Park (Poland) and KRNAP (Czech Republic).
• Skalny Stół is part of the 'Korona Gór Dolnego Śląska' (Crown of Lower Silesian Mountains) — a popular Polish peak-bagging challenge.

The peak's inclusion in the Crown of Lower Silesian Mountains makes it a must-visit for anyone collecting the summits of Lower Silesia — and the views alone make the trip worthwhile.