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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat karkonoski

Piechowice

Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques) – View of Śnieżne Kotły loop from Piechowice

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Poland

Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat karkonoski

Piechowice

Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques) – View of Śnieżne Kotły loop from Piechowice

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques) – View of Śnieżne Kotły loop from Piechowice

05:38

15.8km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.31 km for 335 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 8.19 km for 335 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

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Bus stop

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5.11 km

Rocky Trail in Karkonoski Park Narodowy

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Good physical condition recommended when descending.

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6.84 km

Stone Path on the Rübezahl Ridge

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The descent from the Rübezahlkamm via this stone path is not only a challenge when it rains.

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7.16 km

Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques)

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The route is a bit demanding but the views are beautiful.

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7.67 km

Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques)

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impressive Gletscherkare, very worth seeing, good view of the Polish plains

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7.68 km

View of Śnieżne Kotły

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The Gernzweg is not without but an absolute must.

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7.80 km

View from Śnieżne Kotły

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Fantastic view over Silesia and beyond

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7.85 km

Snowy Cauldrons

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The rugged abysses and views are unbelievable from here, the colorful ribbons on the paths convey a little Tibetan feeling.

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9.41 km

View of Śnieżne Kotły and the Transmitter

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You also have a great view of the Scheegruben and the transmission station from below the Rübezahlkamm.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.90 km

849 m

423 m

183 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

4.82 km

2.63 km

849 m

385 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

26°C

14°C

76 %

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