Elbe Spring
Pramen Labe
The symbolic source of the Elbe, Europe's great river, on a high mountain meadow at about 1,386 meters. Beside it stands a stone wall decorated with the coats of arms of the cities along the river.
The source of the Elbe lies on a mountain ridge meadow on the Czech-Polish border. Around a ring of stone-built spring basins stands a colorful wall of coats of arms representing the cities the Elbe flows through. From here, the river flows through Germany to the North Sea. Take the Medvědín cable car up from Špindlerův Mlýn, then walk along the ridge for about 1.5 hours. You can also start from Harrachov or from Szklarska Poręba in Poland. It can be combined with the Elbe Falls and the Labský důl valley as a loop. In late summer, the spring's flow may be very low.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking)
Nearby sights
- Elbe Falls
- Pančava Waterfall
- Labský důl
- Szrenica
- Sněžné jámy
- Kamieńczyk Waterfall
- Mumlava Waterfall
- Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort