Sight

Giant Mountains

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The Giant Mountains (Karkonosze in Polish, Krkonoše in Czech) form the highest part of the Sudetes, stretching about 40 km along the border. The range features a distinctive alpine character with glacial cirques, rocky peaks, and high-altitude peat bogs. Popular activities include hiking the main ridge trail, skiing in resorts like Szklarska Poręba and Karpacz, and visiting the source of the Elbe River. The area is rich in folklore, including the legend of the mountain spirit Rübezahl (Liczyrzepa). The range's highest point, Śnieżka, offers a 360-degree view and hosts a historic observatory.

Don't miss

Walk the main ridge trail (Główny Szlak Sudecki) for stunning border views
Visit the source of the Elbe River on the Czech side, marked by a stone monument
Explore the rock town of Adršpach-Teplice on the Czech side, known for sandstone formations

More attractions in Karpacz

Sight

Karpacz

A bustling mountain resort in the Karkonosze range, offering year-round outdoor activities from hiking to skiing.

Sight

Mały Staw

A picturesque glacial lake in the Giant Mountains, surrounded by hiking trails and offering stunning mountain vistas.

Park & nature

Giant Mountains National Park

Poland's highest national park protects the unique alpine ecosystem of the Karkonosze range, with glacial cirques, waterfalls, and rare flora.

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