Świnica (Polish) or Svinica (Slovak) is a mountain in the main crest of the High Tatras, on the Polish-Slovak border. The main peak is at 2,302 m AMSL. A marked trail leads through the summit. The Polish name Świnica (derivative form of a pig or swine) was given to this summit in the mid 19th century. It probably refers to the resemblance of the peak to silhouette of a swine. Another, doubtful explanation, is that the summit was difficult to reach.
| Świnica | |
|---|---|
 Świnica mountain seen from Kościelec | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,302 m (7,552 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Poland |
| Coordinates | 49°13′10″N 20°00′33″E / 49.21944°N 20.00917°E |
| Geography | |
  Świnica Location in Slovakia  Świnica Świnica (Poland) | |
| Countries | Poland and Slovakia |
| Parent range | Tatra Mountains |
References
edit- ^ "Topographic map of Świnica". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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