Alternative Route to Śnieżka

Śnieżka, the highest peak of the Sudetes Mountains, overlooking the area, attracts thousands of tourists from both sides of the border. Most of the trails from the Karpacz side eventually lead us to the main crowded road - the "ceprostrada".

... but how about trying a different approach, from the east, through Czarny Grzbiet? This way:

Jelenka - the Starting Point of the Trail to Śnieżka through Czarny Grzbiet

The first stage of the hike is getting to the Jelenka shelter - easier from the Czech side (from Przełęcz Okraj, about 1.5 hours) or longer: climbing through Sowia Dolina to Sowia Przełęcz, then a 15-20 minute walk along the ridge to the shelter.

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Sowia Dolina, Sowia Przełęcz, and Jelenka shelter

straighten 4.7km

timer 2h 48min

north_east 656m

south_east 7m

If you want to hike to Śnieżka through Czarny Grzbiet, choose the shorter route: it will be faster, very scenic, but not easy...

It's worth resting well at the shelter and gaining a lot of strength, because the first section of the hike will be very demanding!

A steep rocky path leads us first through the forest, then through low alpine vegetation to the summit of Czarna Kopa.

Fortunately, after this difficult section, the path becomes easier and more enjoyable, with the visible destination of our hike ahead:

Another difficult climb awaits us just after the viewpoint at Kocioł Łomniczki - we have to climb steep rocky steps to the main road to Śnieżka:

We strongly do not recommend this trail for families with young children (unless we carry them in a carrier) - the rocky steps are high and demanding even for adults. For a preschooler, the steps will be at knee height, and there are not just a few, but dozens of them...

And now, on the Jubilee Road, also known as the "autostrada - ceprostrada", to the summit! It's uphill, but without rocky stairs, and we will reach the top in 10-15 minutes!

At the Summit of Śnieżka

What awaits us at the summit of Śnieżka? Of course, besides the great satisfaction of conquering the highest peak in the Czech Republic, Sudetes, and the Karkonosze Mountains!

Śnieżka Summit - Attractions, Fun Facts

The highest peak of the Sudetes and Karkonosze Mountains, the highest peak in the Czech Republic, and once a "sacred mountain" in the Giant Mountains. No wonder it holds many secrets! ...

Ps. If you want to approach Śnieżka from Jelenka but avoid the steep steps on the red trail, we recommend the Travers, which is the green trail:

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Travers - Śnieżka via the green and yellow trails from the Czech side

straighten 4.6km

timer 2h 10min

north_east 409m

south_east 87m

We have described other trails to Śnieżka here:

All roads and trails to Śnieżka summit

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Author: Marfusza
Publish Date: 2021-08-10