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Trail to Szrenica from Szklarska Poręba (Karkonosze National Park)

Szklarska Poreba, Karkonoski Park Narodowy, woj. dolnoslaskie

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Trail to Szrenica from Szklarska Poręba

The ascent to Szrenica (1362 m a.s.l.) from Szklarska Poręba is one of the most popular routes in the Karkonosze National Park. From the summit, the red ridge trail runs along the entire range.

Location and surroundings

The trail is in the Karkonosze National Park; the start is in Szklarska Poręba. The red ridge trail links Hala Szrenicka with the further parts of the Karkonosze.

What to see

  • Hala Szrenicka and the mountain hut
  • Śnieżne Kotły (the Snowy Cauldrons)
  • Panorama from the Karkonosze ridge (including towards Śnieżka)

Who it is for

A route of moderate to higher difficulty; the ridge sections are exposed to the weather.

Infrastructure

Mountain huts along the route, a cable car to Szrenica from Szklarska Poręba.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Marked KPN trails (including the red ridge trail)
  • Mountain huts, cable car to Szrenica

Seasonality and hours

Accessible all year round; in winter the ridge sections require experience and equipment, and sections may be closed by the KPN. Park entry is paid.

Getting there

Start in Szklarska Poręba; access by rail and bus, car parks in town.

Contact

  • Karkonosze National Park, ul. Chałubińskiego 23, 58-570 Jelenia Góra
Cost: Wstep do Karkonoskiego Parku Narodowego platny Visit duration: Ridge route to Szrenica and beyond; roughly several hours Seasonality: Year-round; in winter the ridge sections require experience and equipment

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://kpn.gov.pl/szlaki-turystyczne; https://www.komoot.com/guide/1881/hiking-in-the-giant-mountains