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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

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Karpacz

Jelenka Mountain Hut – St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka) loop from Karpacz

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Lower Silesian Voivodeship

powiat karkonoski

Karpacz

Jelenka Mountain Hut – St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka) loop from Karpacz

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4.7

(46)

494

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Jelenka Mountain Hut – St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka) loop from Karpacz

06:07

16.9km

1,030m

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: March 9, 2026

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Karkonoski Park Narodowy

Krkonošský národní park

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5.03 km

Jelenka Mountain Hut

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Last rest stop on the way to Schneekoppe

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5.67 km

Svorová Hora (1,411 m)

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Beautiful views

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6.55 km

Ridge Trail Between Sněžka and Tafelstein

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Enchanting path lined with cripples over the Krkonoše ridge. In clear weather great view to Lower Silesia (left) and Bohemia (right). Mystic in fog.

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6.89 km

Scenic Ridge Trail in Karkonoski Park Narodowy

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Beautiful route, amazing views

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8.36 km

St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka)

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The Saint Lawrence Chapel is the oldest building at the summit of Sněžka. It was founded in the 17th century by Count Leopold von Schaffgotsch.

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8.42 km

Czech Post Office on Sněžka

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The highest post station in the Czech Republic. Inside you can get hot and cold drinks, postcards, souvenirs and stamps for your hiking passes

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8.46 km

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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14.1 km

Path Along the Plomnica Stream

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

7.12 km

1.03 km

901 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

2.27 km

1.31 km

1.04 km

1.03 km

873 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Jelenka Mountain Hut – St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka) loop from Karpacz

Jelenka Mountain Hut

Svorová Hora (1,411 m)

Ridge Trail Between Sněžka and Tafelstein

Scenic Ridge Trail in Karkonoski Park Narodowy

St. Lawrence Chapel on Śnieżka (Mount Śnieżka)

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Sněžka Meteorological Observatory

Path Along the Plomnica Stream

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