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Great scenic meadow along the main road from Karpacz to Śnieżka, you can reach it by a paved road from Upper Karpacz:
Polana - attractions
On the meadow itself, which is partially marshy, we cannot run freely, we must follow the designated path, partly through wooden walkways:
There are no spectacular attractions on the meadow itself - there is no access to the small group of rocks called Kotki.
However, if we go higher up to the meadow, we will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Śnieżka and the Karkonosze ridge!
Polana - interesting facts
In the Middle Ages, an important trail passed through here, and a small castle - known as the Lord's House - was built along it. The exact location of the castle is known only to archaeologists, as excavations are still ongoing. In the 19th century, there were many shepherd's huts here, many of which served tourists. The Prussian shelter, later named the Bronisław Czech Shelter after the war, unfortunately burned down, and now there is a shelter and benches on its foundations.
Polana - intersection of trails
From Polana, we can hike up the yellow trail to Pielgrzymów (15 minutes) - from there, we can start climbing the rocks!
Pilgrims Rocks near Karpacz
Surrounded by a forest, a picturesque rock formation along the yellow trail from Polana to Słonecznik. It is worth planning a longer stop here. ...
...or go even further: to the scenic Słonecznik above Wielki Staw (entrance via the yellow trail from Polana, approximately 1 hour):
Słonecznik (Sunflower) Rock - viewpoint
The characteristic rock towering over the area used to mark the south for the locals - precisely at noon, the sun was above the Słonecznik. ...
Publish Date: 2021-08-12
More in the Region Sudety (The Sudetes)
Total Length 184 km
