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Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Śnieżka / Sněžka

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Czech Republic

Northeast

Královéhradecký kraj

Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Śnieżka / Sněžka

Moderate

4.6

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Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Śnieżka / Sněžka

01:10

2.89km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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49 m

Sněžka Meteorological Observatory

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The history of meteorological observations here on Śnieżka begins in 1824, but the first observatory was here since 1900. This one is named after Tadeusz Hołdys, who directed it for many years. Beautiful views!

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127 m

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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931 m

Scenic Route to Śnieżka Summit

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Alternative with less slope than the direct route

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1.08 km

Jubilee Trail descent from Śnieżka

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The jubilee trail circles the summit of Schneekoppe on the eastern and northern sides. Once you have reached the summit from the Schlesierhaus via the chain-secured path, you can easily …

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1.80 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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2.48 km

View of the Łomniczka Valley

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The way to the snowball, quite comfortable.

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2.54 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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2.62 km

Jan Messner and Štefan Spusta Memorial

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This cross and the plaque commemorate the mountain rescuers Jan Messner and Štefan Spusta, both of whom
January 16, 1975 were killed in a rescue operation on the northern slope of the Schneekoppe.

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2.89 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.61 km

816 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

32°C

18°C

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Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Śnieżka / Sněžka

Sněžka Meteorological Observatory

Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit

Scenic Route to Śnieżka Summit

Jubilee Trail descent from Śnieżka

View of Śnieżka

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West view from Śnieżka

Jan Messner and Štefan Spusta Memorial

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