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Mt. Okole (714 m) is the highest peak in the North Ridge of the Kaczawskie Mountains and one of the highest in the entire range. It is particularly impressive when viewed from the north, where elevation difference in respect to the gently rolling surface of the Kaczawskie Foothills exceeds 300 m. The rock supporting the massif is greenschist, which originated through metamorphosis of ancient submarine volcanic rocks of basaltic composition. Volcanism occurred in the early Palaeozoic era (Cambrian – Ordovician), some 450–500 million years ago. Despite later alterations, original structure of the lava, the so-called pillows, have survived in several places. They are up to 1 m long and 0.5 m thick, often flattened due to pressure associated with mountain building processes. The Okole ridge abounds in rock crags. There are tens of them scattered around, including the peak itself and several clusters between the peak and Mt. Leśniak (677 m) to the west. Sołtysie Skały and Mszaki are names of two largest groups, with more than ten individual crags in each. The highest crags reach 10 m and are up to 20 m long. The summit rock platform of Mt. Okole is a good viewing point in the southerly direction. It was a popular panoramic spot before World War II, with steel rails to improve safety, rebuilt in 2018.
