Running in the Giant Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Giant Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Szklarka Waterfall loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

16.5km

01:46

220m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mały Staw – Strzecha Akademicka loop from Karpacz Górny

19.3km

02:41

970m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Herkules Outdoor Fitness Park – Elbe Spring loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

24.5km

03:12

1,040m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. View Over the Jizera loop from Polana Jakuszycka

32.1km

03:41

640m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Stacja Turystyczna Orle loop from Polana Jakuszycka

11.9km

01:20

230m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Łysa Góra loop from Michałowice

10.0km

01:04

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cicha Równia – Przełęcz Szklarska loop from Orle

21.2km

02:24

310m

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8. Stacja Turystyczna Orle loop from Orle

12.3km

01:20

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Forest Walking Path loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

26.9km

03:11

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Chatka Górzystów Mountain Hut loop from Polana Jakuszycka

19.6km

02:07

270m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Giant Mountains

1. Szklarka Waterfall loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

2. Mały Staw – Strzecha Akademicka loop from Karpacz Górny

3. Herkules Outdoor Fitness Park – Elbe Spring loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

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5. Stacja Turystyczna Orle loop from Polana Jakuszycka

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7. Cicha Równia – Przełęcz Szklarska loop from Orle

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9. Forest Walking Path loop from Szklarska Poręba Górna

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