View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

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Czech Republic

Northeast

Královéhradecký kraj

View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

Moderate

hikers

View of Wielki Staw – View of Śnieżka loop from Ptasi Kamień / Čihadlo

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16.9km

390m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Krkonošský národní park

Karkonoski Park Narodowy

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