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Śnieżka (1603 m), Karkonosze, Karkonoski Park Narodowy, Karpacz, powiat karkonoski, woj. dolnośląskie (granica polsko-czeska)
Śnieżka, with an official height of 1,603.30 m above sea level, is the highest peak of the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains) and the Sudetes, on the Polish-Czech border. On the Polish side it lies in Karpacz (Lower Silesian Voivodeship), within Karkonosze National Park.
The summit is built of hornfels, resistant to weathering. A harsh climate prevails here - the average January temperature is about -7.8°C, with long-lasting snow cover.
On the summit stand the characteristic disc-shaped buildings of the meteorological observatory (IMGW, operating since 1974) and the 17th-century chapel of St Lawrence, where annual services are held on 10 August.
Numerous trails of varying difficulty; a popular family destination in summer, requiring proper preparation in winter.
Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Anie%C5%BCka; https://kpnmab.pl
