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To Śnieżka through Łomniczka Cirque (Kocioł Łomniczki)
The trip starts from the PKS bus stop Karpacz White Ravine (Biały Jar) which is the largest node of tourist trails in the town. Follow the red trail up Olimpijska Street passing the Ski Jumping Hill Orlinek which is currently managed by the Extreme Sports Centre (Ośrodek Sportów Ekstremalnych) „Quasar”. Stop here for a while to climb the top of the jumping hill and feel the ski jumper's rush of adrenaline or admire the picteresque view over the Giant Mountains and the town. The entrance to Karkonosze National Park is just above Orlinek. The red trail goes through a wide, smooth path in the forest and leads to „Nad Łomniczką” mountain hut. This section is available for families with children carried in prams. It is a good idea to eat famous pancakes with blueberries and cream before continuing your trip. It is interesting to note that it is the only mountain hut in the Giant Mountains without access to electricity that's why it offers only catering services without the possibility to sleep over. Here the trail starts climbing steeply to the Pass under Śnieżka (Przełęcz pod Śnieżką). Cascades of Łomniczka (Kaskady Łomniczki) or the Symbolic Cemetery of People of Mountain (Symboliczny Cmentarzyk Ofiar Gór) are great places to rest for a while. It is important to mention that in winter the section from „Nad Łomniczką” mountain hut to „Dom Śląski” mountain hut on the Pass under Śnieżka (Przełęcz pod Śnieżką) is closed due to danger of avalanches! Now, you are in front of „Domem Śląskim” at1400 masl. From here, it is only 203 metres to the top of Śnieżka. Of course it only a raise! But it is within our grasp to reach the destination. There are two options to reach the top: calm Jubilee Road (Droga Jubileuszowa) or hairpin turnes. Regardless of the chosen option it takes about 30-45 to reach the highest peak of the Giant Mountains. The state border runs here which explains Polish and Czech buildings. The most characteristic object is Meteorological Observatory (Wysokogórskie Obserwatorium Meteorologiczne) which unique architecture resembles flying saucers. The baroque Chapel of St. Lawrence is the most precious monument built in the years 1665-1681 and established by Krzysztof Leopold Schaffgotsch. On the Czech side there is a post office and a little bit lowe the top station of cable car. The top of Mount Śnieżka is a great observation point. If the visibility is good you can notice Mountain Ślęża and lights of Wrocław.
Upper Karpacz (Karpacz Górny) – Wang Church (Świątynia Wang) – Clearing (Polana) – Hunting Lodge (Domek Myśliwski) – Samotnia Mountain Hut – Academic Thatch (Strzecha Akademicka) – Mountain Kopa – Karpacz PKS White Ravine (Biały Jar)
The trail starts next to Church Wang and the entrance to Karkonosze National Park. The wooden chaple is one of the most popular tourist spot in Karpacz. It was built in 12th century in Norway, in a settlement Vang. In 1842, owing to Frederick Wilhelm IV, the king of Prussia, the chapel was transported to Karpacz and dedicated to Protestants, who use it to the present-day. The trail goes up through the forest, it is a wide transport road made of cobblestones. You reach Clearing (Polana) in the past there was a mountain hut here but today only its foundation survived. Some of it form a resting place for tourists. Follow the same trail after w short break. In few hundred metres and after passing the Goat Bridge (Kozi Mostek) turn left and come to a stony path which leads you to the Hunting Lodge (Domek Myśliwski) or an educational centre of Karkonosze National Park. The place is available for tourists, you may watch here nature films, listen to lectures or take part in talks and workshops. the blue trail starts from the Hunting Lodge which goeas along the scenic route through the Circque of Little Pond (Kocioł Małego Stawu). It is important to mention that during winter the sectiom from „Samotnia” mountain hut is closed dude to danger of avalanches! Then you should come back to the transport road and climb up. In a few hundred metres you come to a forest road going off to the right and leading to the mountain hut. Regardless of chosen path you reach one of the most beautiful places in the area. A bottom of a hugy post-glacier circque is filled with water of the Little Pond (Mały Staw), that is second largest pond in the Giant Mountains. Tts surface area is less than 3 hectares and the maximum depth is 7 m. The pond is inhabited by numerous trouts which has a guard in the past! The first building in this area was completed in 17 century. It was a small shed serving as a flat for a guard of trouts belonging to the Schaffgots. The present mountain hut was built in 19 century. From here make your way along the blue trail climbing steeply up. Havinh walked several metres stop for a moment and turn back. The view behind you is breathtaking. After 10 minutes you should reach Academic Thatch (Strzecha Akademicka) mountain hut. It is the largest mountain hut in this part of the Giant Mountains. Take a closer look at original, wooden interior of the dining rooms and a tiled stove at the bar. Continue your trip following the yellow trail that is the path going along the resting place opposite the building. It will take to a nival niche White Ravine (Biały Jar). In winter passing through it is impossible. The trail is closed due to danger of avalanches. the fact that the risk exists was proven in 1968 when the greates tragedy in the history of Polish mountains took place. The avalanche toom 19 lives. Nect to Golden Creek (Złoty Potok) you can notice a foundation of the monuments dedicated to the victims which was also destroyed by the element of nature. After crossing the creek you have to cover a monotonous part of the black trail toward the top station of the chair lift on Mountain Kopa. A beautiful view admired during a ride with a cable car is a reward for the effort. The trip ends at the lower station of the lift and following red or yellow trail you may got the bus stop PKS White Ravine (Biały Jar) and further to the centre of town.
Karpacz „Bachus” – Raven Rocks (Krucze Skały) – Owl's Valley (Sowia Dolina) – Owl's Pass (Przełęcz Sowia) – Black Ridge (Czarny Grzbiet) – Śnieżka
The trip starts in the centre next to „Bachus” restaurant. Take a look ate the building and the huge small-leaved linden grwoing opposite as these are witnesses of the remote history of the town. According to the tradition since 17 century village leaders organized court trials here. That why the tree is called the Court Linden and the Court Tavern. The current building was completed in 1836. Head toward the Museum of Sports and Tourism. Visit the place and learn more on the history of tourism in the region and winter sports or environment protection. Then go down following Kopernika Street and turn left into Obrońców Pokoju Street where the black trail leads to Raven Rocks. Pass Relax hotel and turn left then, just behins the bridge go onto the forest path. Gettinf off the track gives you an opportunity to admire the rock formation called Raven Rocks. In the past it was a place where people searched for gold and precious stones and later kaolin clay was mined here of which at present two characteristics caves remain. The rocks serve today as a climbing centre, it is highly probable that you will have a chance to observe some climbers. Head toward the bridge on you rights side, walk over it and return on the blac trail. You approch the Wide Bridge (Szeroki Most) and through the Owl's Valley (Sowia Dolina) climb slowly up to the Owl's Pass (Sowia Przełęcz). The Valley is one of the most beautiful place in the Giant Mountains and a unique geological region. Rare minerals are found here including garnet and, copper and lead ore with traces of gold. From the Owl's Pass go towards Śnieżka. Follow the red and blude trails. You rech the Czech mountain hut called Jelenka where you can try traditional knedliki. Continue your hiking trip and head toward Mount Kopa and Black Ridge (Czarny Grzbiet) which leads you to the Jubilee Road (Droga Jubileuszowa) a route to the top of Śnieżka. The place provides a gret view over Polish and Czech Giant Mountains and their foreground. Take the red trail and turn left after about 15-20 minutes you are on the spot.
Karpacz PKS White Ravine (Biały Jar) – Dam on Łomnica River (Zapora na Łomnicy) – Karpatka – Płóczki – Przełączka – Chapel of St. Anna (Kaplica św. Anny)
That is the easiest and relaxing trail after intensive mountain hiking. The trip starts from the PKS bust stop White Ravine (Biały Jar) where the red trail passes. This is Mieczysław Orłowicz Main Sudetes Trail (Główny Szlak Sudecki im. dr Mieczysława Orłowicza) leading through entire Sudetes, from Świeradowo-Zdrój to Prudnik. From the node White Ravine head toward Dam on Łomnica River and Karpatka mountain. The Dam formed a small body of water with a picturesque waterfall. After walking through its crest go into a narrow path on the right side. It leads around Karpatka meandering between numerous granite rocks emerging on the top of the meadow at Mysliwska Street.You can admire here a beautiful view over Rudawy Janowickie and Jelenia Góra Valley. Go down along the meadow to Myśliwka Street, turn left and climb up. Next to the granite signpost take the field trail on the right. It heads for Mountain Strzelczyk and Czoło. The road you are following is called the 'crystal road'. Look under your feet as after heavy rain you may find here mountain crystals mainly in form of clusters. The red trail takes you to Przełączka, a mid-forest clearing. Now, follow the yellow trail and turn left. From the Lubaszanin holiday house it takes only 10 minutes to get to the Chapel of St. Anna and Good Spring (Dobre Źródło). Archeological finds show that the place was visited 3500 years ago in connection with the pagan cult of water. At the beginning of 13th century the first chapel was built, and the current baroque chapel was completed in 1719. Below the building the mysterious Good Spring (Dobre Źródło) streams. It is said that the one who runs around the chapel seven times with water in mouth, will be lucky in love. Thus, the place has another name the Spring of Love (Żródło Miłości). There is the Inn (Gospoda) next to the chapel where you may eat before the way back and the maple with the greatest in the Giant Mountains circumference of 4 m grows nearby.
