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Mt. Skopiec and Mt. Baraniec are two highest peaks of the Kaczawskie Mountains, next to each other, in the eastern part of the South Ridge. They overlook the village of Komarno, which belongs to the Jelenia Góra district. Altitudes of these two elevations are variously reported in literature. In older sources Mt. Skopiec was clearly recognized as the highest in the range, reaching 724 m a.s.l. The same sources indicate that Mt. Baraniec is just 1 m lower, attaining 723 m a.s.l. This is also shown by most tourist maps. The latest topographic data provide different information. Accordingly, Mt. Skopiec is only 718 m a.s.l., whereas Mt. Baraniec is 720.3 m a.s.l., making it the highest in the Kaczawskie Mountains, especially since the height of Mt. Okole in the North Ridge is currently given as 714 m a.s.l. However, at the same time the altitude of a peak located west of the Komarnicka Pass is presented in a way different than before. It used to be called Mt. Maślak, now the official name is Mt. Folwarczna. Its flattened summit rises above 720 m a.s.l. It is thus likely that this is the highest peak in the range, although differences between these three adjacent hills are just 1–2 m. The summit parts of Mt. Skopiec and Mt. Folwarczna are forested and lack viewing opportunities. However, panoramic views towards the Jelenia Góra Basin, Rudawy Janowickie ridge and the Karkonosze from the Komarnicka Pass are possible.
