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Time on foot in the Karkonosze

The Karkonosze appeal to our love of days outdoors, from a walk near Czarna Przełęcz to Śnieżka and the short trail to Szklarka Waterfall.

Mountain ridge at Czarna Przełęcz in the Karkonosze
01Czarna Przełęcz gives a mountain walk an open ridgeline to look across. Make room for pauses while following the marked route.

Photo: Grotesque. Original · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

Snow-covered summit of Śnieżka
02This winter view of Śnieżka is a reason to take the weather seriously when planning a climb. Check current conditions and seasonal trail closures.

Photo: Pudelek. Original · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

Szklarka Waterfall in the Karkonosze
03Szklarka gives a short walk a place to stop and watch the water. We’d allow time at the viewpoint as well as for the approach.

Photo: Drozdp. Original · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

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