Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Krkonošský národní park

Karkonoski Park Narodowy

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Start point

Parking

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5.69 km

View of the Czech Republic from Poland

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The border between Poland and the Czech Republic runs along the mountain trail. From this point near the Schlesierhaus you have a beautiful view of the Czech Republic

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5.79 km

Schlesierhaus (Śląski Dom)

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A beautifully situated mountain hut under Śnieżka, on the Polish-Czech border. The hut is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. There are plenty of places to …

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6.21 km

Czech–Polish Border Marker

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You can see through the white stones with a red cap the border between Poland 🇵🇱 and the Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Thanks to open borders, this is only symbolic

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6.43 km

View of the Silesian Hut (Schlesierhütte)

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Very nice view from the Schneekoppe with a distant view towards Poland and the Czech Republic

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6.43 km

Viewpoint on Śnieżka

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There are a few such platforms on the way to the summit. In good weather you can enjoy the great view. The place is also well secured.

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6.85 km

St. Lawrence Chapel

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Bergkirche Chapel accessible

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6.98 km

Buildings on the Sněžka summit

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I was there in winter. fantastic.

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7.07 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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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

4.51 km

1.58 km

1.28 km

959 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

5.29 km

815 m

567 m

170 m

103 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 April

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-2°C

22 %

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View of the Silesian Hut (Schlesierhütte)

Viewpoint on Śnieżka

St. Lawrence Chapel

Buildings on the Sněžka summit

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