View of Śnieżne Kotły – Snowy Cauldrons loop from Dom Gerharta Hauptmanna

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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

View of Śnieżne Kotły – Snowy Cauldrons loop from Dom Gerharta Hauptmanna

Hard

4.8

(46)

525

hikers

View of Śnieżne Kotły – Snowy Cauldrons loop from Dom Gerharta Hauptmanna

05:53

16.9km

900m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.41 km for 335 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 7.34 km for 1.56 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Czarna Przełęcz Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A nice place to rest, there's a covered shelter here.

From this point, you can turn off towards Czarny Kocioł along the black trail or continue along the blue trail to Czarna Przełęcz (2.6 km, according to the signs).

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5.21 km

Viewpoint

5.94 km

Stone Path on the Rübezahl Ridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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6.79 km

View of Śnieżne Kotły

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Gernzweg is not without but an absolute must.

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6.96 km

Large snow pit

Highlight • Gorge

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

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7.05 km

Wielki Szyszak Transmitter Tower

Highlight • Monument

The origins of this building date back to 1835, when the first youth hostel was founded here on the initiative of Count Schaffgotsch at the beginning of tourism in the Giant Mountains.

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7.06 km

Śnieżne Kotły Radio and TV Station

Highlight • Monument

The Wawel Mining from 1831, which got its name because of its resemblance to the famous Kraków Castle.

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7.11 km

Wysoka Kopa

Highlight • Summit

Very beautiful panorama in all directions. The transmitter station does not offer any food, toilets or trash cans.
The wind whistles really hard here.

So: pack a windbreaker, hold on to your trash and, above all, take it with you.

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