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Świnica

Coordinates: 49°13′10″N 20°00′33″E / 49.21944°N 20.00917°E / 49.21944; 20.00917
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Świnica
Świnica mountain seen from Kościelec
Highest point
Elevation2,302 m (7,552 ft)[1]
Prominence383 m (1,257 ft)
ListingMountains of Poland
Coordinates49°13′10″N 20°00′33″E / 49.21944°N 20.00917°E / 49.21944; 20.00917
Geography
Świnica is located in Slovakia
Świnica
Świnica
Location in Slovakia
Świnica is located in Poland
Świnica
Świnica
Świnica (Poland)
CountriesPoland and Slovakia
Parent rangeTatra Mountains

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Topographic map of Świnica". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-07-04.