Biskupia Kopa by the shortest route: 30–45 minutes from Petrovy Boudy car park
The shortest way up Biskupia Kopa (889 m), the highest peak of the Opawskie Mountains, starts on the Czech side. From the free Petrovy Boudy car park above Zlaté Hory it is 1.7 km and a 30–45 minute walk along a wide, gentle track. From Nuka House in Łąka Prudnicka you can drive there in about 28 minutes.
At a glance
Drive from Nuka House: about 28 min, 19 km, via Wieszczyna and Janov
Start: free Petrovy Boudy car park (Czech Republic), above Zlaté Hory
Trail: 1.7 km, about 177 m of ascent, 30–45 min at an easy pace
Summit: 889 m, the Polish–Czech border runs across the top
Lookout tower: opens at 10:00, 50 CZK or 10 PLN, paid at a machine (card or Czech coins)
Good for: families with small children, walks with a dog, anyone who wants to reach the top without getting tired
The road through Janov
Past Wieszczyna the road leads through Janov. Few cars use it, and cows and sheep graze along the way. A few minutes from Nuka House the landscape already feels like nobody is in a hurry.
The trail from Petrovy Boudy
From the free Petrovy Boudy car park a wide track climbs gently to the summit, only about 177 metres up. It is the shortest and easiest way onto Biskupia Kopa. Small children manage it easily, and the trail is fine for dogs too.
On the summit and the tower
The border runs right across the top, so you stand in Poland and the Czech Republic at once. The lookout tower opens at 10:00. Entry costs 50 CZK or 10 PLN, but you pay at a machine by the entrance, by card or with Czech coins. From the top you can see both countries, and on a clear day the area around Łąka Prudnicka as well.
The mountain hut below Biskupia Kopa
On the Polish side, a little lower down, stands the PTTK mountain hut, known for its tradition of cutting off ties. You can walk down to it and return the same way to the car park.
Back to Nuka House
From the car park you are back at Nuka House in under half an hour. A day that began on the summit can end in the garden or in warm water on the terrace, looking at the same mountain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the quickest way up Biskupia Kopa?
From the Czech Petrovy Boudy car park above Zlaté Hory: 1.7 km and a 30–45 minute walk. Parking is free.
Can you climb Biskupia Kopa with children or a dog?
Yes. From Petrovy Boudy a wide, gentle track leads up with about 177 m of ascent. The trail is suitable for dogs as well.
How much does the lookout tower on Biskupia Kopa cost?
50 CZK or 10 PLN, paid at a machine by the entrance, by card or with Czech coins. The tower opens at 10:00.
Where to stay near Biskupia Kopa?
At Nuka House in Łąka Prudnicka, Poland: two cabins, Nuka and Ami, each with a private hot tub, about 28 minutes by car from the trailhead. You can check available dates on the booking page.
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