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National park in Poland
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Karkonosze National Park is a national park in the Sudetes in Dolnośląskie, Poland. It lies on the border with the Czech Republic. It was made in 1959 and covers an area of 5951 ha. The Karkonosze National Park is a very popular hiking destination among locals and foreigners alike.
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Zackelfall
tallest waterfall in Sudetes at 27 metres of height, water creates small canyon after cascades
Schneegruben, Sněžné jámy
Can be reached from above or below, on top side there is beautiful view of area, while below you can walk through picturesque ponds and bushes. You can ease your journey with cable car to Szrenica from which it is simple 3-km walk uphill.
Großer Teich
A cold lake in post-glacial cirque (deep valley).
Ruins of castle built in 13th century by Silesian Piasts. Later owned by Schaffgotsch house. Since 19th century tourist shelter operates on its place
Schneekoppe
Tallest mountain in Sudetes and Czech Republic at 1603 metres. Quite crowded with derelict meteorological station. You can reach Kopa Mountain first by cable car then hike just 200 metres upwards.
Tafelstein, Tabule
Located on the edge of the park, less accessible than other peaks, but offers epic views of Snieżka and Jelenia Góra valley.
Reifträger, Jínonoš
12 kilometres of paths with longest at about 3.5 km length.
Kopa, Kleine Koppe
longest paths at about 2.5 km
By train
You can reach Szklarska Poręba by train. You can arrive with PKP Intercity or Koleje Dolnośląskie at Szklarska Poręba Górna then pass about 2 km through town.
By bus
Karpacz is reachable by many private bus companies. There is no bus station, bus stops in town centre and at Biały Jar station from which it is short way to the park.
By foot
Karkonosze National Park has paths of excellent quality that go pretty much anywhere you would want to go. It is also possible to go there in winter.
By cable car
There are two cable cars one from Szklarska Poręba to Szrenica which is at top of the Karkonosze ridge and from which other mountains are easily accessible.
By bike
Cycling is prohibited in the park except few selected paths. There are events twice a year which allow you to reach Śnieżka, these are however for professional cyclists.
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