Twarożnik (Quark Stones) – Source of the Elbe loop from Szrenica
Twarożnik (Quark Stones) – Source of the Elbe loop from Szrenica
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Twarożnik (Quark Stones) – Source of the Elbe loop from Szrenica
01:51
6.29km
190m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: March 7, 2026
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Krkonošský národní park
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Start point
Alpine Hut
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960 m
Twarożnik (Quark Stones)
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The quark stones consist of a heap of huge granite blocks. On the largest is a single, flat stone, a so-called rocking stone, which has emerged as the final result of the Wollsack weathering. The shape of the strongly rounded boulders is reminiscent of simple, traditional cheese making. Quark must be done first. The curd is stuffed into a cloth, the corners of which are folded and hung in this pillow-like shape to drip. The quark or a kind of cottage cheese is ready as soon as the mass is sufficiently dehydrated. Especially the Czech name contains references to the production. The word "tvář" stands for appearance, gestalt and "ručník" is the word for towel.
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962 m
Tvarožník (Quarksteine) rock formation
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1.00 km
Fox Near Słonecznik Rock, Karkonoski Park Narodowy
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Twarożnik Rock Formation
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2.99 km
Source of the Elbe
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3.45 km
Stacked Boulders on the Karkonosze Ridge
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5.62 km
Sausteine (Trzy Świnki / Svinské Kameny) rock formation
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5.86 km
Graniczna Łąka (Border Meadow) 1310 m
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It's a good thing it's so easy these days.
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6.29 km
End point
Alpine Hut
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.49 km
416 m
394 m
Surfaces
5.35 km
506 m
394 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,400 m)
Lowest point (1,280 m)
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