The peak of the mountain has a characteristic conical shape and on its slopes grow beech and coniferous trees.

It used to host a border crossing [pl], which was eliminated in 2007 due to both countries entering the Schengen Area.

It was opened on 9 July 1922, with over four thousand visitors, national and regional government representatives, and hiking clubs in attendance.

[2][3] Stożek Wielki can be accessed by hiking trails from the nearby municipalities from both sides of the border.

[4] Through a number of hiking routes it is possible to reach other summits such as Kubalonka, Czantoria Wielka, Soszów Wielki and towns, down into Wisła, Wisła-Głębce, Istebna, Jaworzynka and Jablunkov.