Szrenica
A popular peak on the Polish side, standing at 1,362 metres. Take the cable car from Szklarska Poręba to the summit, then follow the ridge trail for views over the whole Giant Mountains range.
Szrenica rises to 1,362 metres above the Polish town of Szklarska Poręba, right on the Czech border. A multi-section chairlift runs from the foot of the mountain to near the summit. In winter, it is one of the main ski areas on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains. At the top stands a century-old mountain hut where you can warm up with a bowl of hot soup. From here, a border ridge trail heads east for about 3 km to the source of the Elbe, passing granite rock formations and alpine meadows. The cable car takes about half an hour one way. The summit is windy and cold, so bring a jacket even in summer. Fog can severely limit visibility, so check the weather before you set out.
Opening hours
Cable car about 08:30–16:30 (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- Elbe Spring
- Kamieńczyk Waterfall
- Elbe Falls
- Pančava Waterfall
- Labský důl
- Sněžné jámy
- Mumlava Waterfall
- Harrachov Ski Jumps