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Czech Republic
Northeast
Královéhradecký kraj

View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

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Czech Republic
Northeast
Královéhradecký kraj

View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

Hard

4.8

(56)

386

hikers

View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

05:58

19.5km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Krkonošský národní park

Karkonoski Park Narodowy

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.62 km

Sunflower (Mittagsstein) Rock Formation

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The Mittagsstein is a granite rock formation in the eastern part of the Silesian Ridge of the Giant Mountains.
It is located at an altitude of 1423 meters above sea level on the northern slope of the Smogornia.

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2

4.44 km

View of Wielki Staw

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An incredible view of Wielki Staw on the way to Śnieżka. This blue surface attracts attention!

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4.90 km

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Viewpoint

4

7.93 km

Pass below Śnieżka

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5

8.42 km

View of Śnieżka

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The boss in the Giant Mountains, the Czech Republic and Poland share the summit, while you can walk from the Polish side, you can comfortably take the cable car from the Czech side.

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6

9.13 km

West view from Śnieżka

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Actually, the Šnezka looks like an oversized pile of stones. But once you're at the top, you can enjoy the fantastic view all around. As long as there are no …

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7

9.39 km

Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit

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If possible, avoid the Czech and Polish holidays, otherwise it will be as full as seen in the photos.

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8

11.2 km

Schlesierhaus and Sněžka

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Great restaurant with a view of the Schneekoppe. You might want to use the toilet here again, as the WC at the cable car on the Schneekoppe is not open all year round.

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16.0 km

Sunflower Rock Formation

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12 meter high granite rocks are located directly on the ridge path. That's why there is always activity here. The view of the Hirschberger valley is great.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.83 km

803 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

5.93 km

4.89 km

869 m

764 m

< 100 m

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