Mnichowa Kopa

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Mnichowa Kopa
Between Mnich and Zadni Mnich

Between Mnich and Zadni Mnich

height 2090  m npm
location Poland
Mountains High Tatras
Coordinates 49 ° 11 '25 "  N , 20 ° 3' 5"  E Coordinates: 49 ° 11 '25 "  N , 20 ° 3' 5"  E
Mnichowa Kopa (Lesser Poland)
Mnichowa Kopa
Type Rock peaks

The Mnichowa Kopa is a mountain in the Polish High Tatras with 2090 m. above sea level

Location and surroundings

Below the summit is the Meerauge mountain lake in the Dolina Rybiego Potoku valley . The mountain lies between the peaks of Zadni Mnich in the south and Mnich in the northeast. The Mnichowa Przełączka Niżnia mountain pass separates them from the latter .

etymology

The Polish name Mnichowa Kopa can be translated as monk's paddock .

Flora and fauna

Despite its height, the Mnichowa Kopa has a colorful flora and fauna. Numerous plant species occur, especially high alpine flowers and grasses. In addition to insects and mollusks and birds of prey, marmots and chamois also visit the summit.

tourism

There is no marked path to the top. Climbers who climb the Mnich can take the route over the Mnichowa Kopa.

Web links

Commons : Mnichowa Kopa  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

supporting documents

  • Zofia Radwańska-Paryska, Witold Henryk Paryski, Wielka encyklopedia tatrzańska, Poronin, Wyd. Górskie, 2004, ISBN 83-7104-009-1 .
  • Tatry Wysokie słowackie i polskie. Mapa turystyczna 1: 25.000, Warszawa, 2005/06, Polkart ISBN 83-87873-26-8 .