Girová

Girova (also spelled Girová) rises near Bukowiec, just across the border in the Czech Republic, as part of the main ridge of the Silesian Beskids. Reaching 840 metres above sea level, it sits within the Jablunkov Intermontane range, the section of mountains stretching from the Jablunkov Pass in the west to the Polish-Czech border in the east.

Where exactly is Girova located?

The peak lies roughly 4 km northeast of the Jablunkov Pass, one of the key mountain crossings in this part of the Beskids. Administratively, it falls within the Frýdek-Místek district of the Moravian-Silesian Region, on the Czech side of the border. Its coordinates place it at approximately 49.53°N, 18.80°E.

Girova isn't a sharply isolated summit rising above its surroundings — together with neighboring high points it forms one broad, continuous massif. That's typical of the Silesian Beskids landscape: gentle, forested ridgelines rather than jagged rock peaks, but with long ridge walks that are easy to follow.

Why does this peak matter within the Jablunkov range?

Within the Jablunkov Intermontane range, Girova is the second-highest point overall, and the highest one located entirely within the Czech Republic — the taller summits of the same range lie across the border in Poland. That makes Girova a natural reference point for hikers exploring the Czech portion of the ridge.

What should you know before hiking this area?

The terrain around the Jablunkov Pass and Girova is mountainous but not extreme — at 840 metres, routes here suit hikers of average fitness rather than requiring alpine experience. The ridge is covered in forest typical of the Silesian Beskids, which means shaded trails even on hot days, but also limited views from the ridgeline itself; open vantage points tend to appear at clearings or forest breaks rather than along the wooded crest.

Because of its border location, the area around Girova is where trails from both sides of the Polish-Czech border converge. That makes it a common starting point for hikers coming from Poland (via the Trojstyk tripoint area or Istebna) as well as from the Czech side, near Jablunkov.

How do you get to the Girova area?

The natural starting point is the Jablunkov Pass, reachable by road from both the Polish and Czech sides. From there, a route follows the ridge northeast into the massif that includes Girova.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Girova? The peak reaches 840 metres above sea level.

Which mountain range is Girova part of? It belongs to the main ridge of the Silesian Beskids, specifically the section known as the Jablunkov Intermontane range.

Which country is Girova in? The entire peak lies within the Czech Republic, in the Frýdek-Místek district of the Moravian-Silesian Region, close to the Polish border.

Is Girova the highest peak in the area? It's the highest point of the Czech portion of the Jablunkov range and the second-highest of the whole range — taller peaks in the same range lie across the border in Poland.

How far is Girova from the Jablunkov Pass? The peak sits about 4 km northeast of the pass.