Wrocław Nicolaus Copernicus Airport 1 hr 48
Samotnia (1 hr 18) Basic rooms & dorms in a woodsy mountain hostel with dining, a climbing wall & a ski center. Pancava Falls (1 hr 52) Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Kopa (5 min) Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Karkonosze National Park (29 min) Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Park Miniatur Zabytków Dolnego Śląska w Kowarach (16 min) Garden park, home to Silesian monuments & churches meticulously modeled in 1:25 scale. Chojnik Castle (27 min) Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Wang Church (16 min) 12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Krkonoše National Park (1 hr 29) Mountainous national park & UNESCO-listed biosphere containing the Czech Republic's highest peak. Giant Mountains (1 hr 44) Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Elbe Spring (1 hr 48) A popular hiking destination, this spring site, the source of the Elbe River, features public art. Růžová hora (1 hr 8) Clad in conifers, this summit is home to the mid-station of the Sněžka mountain cable car. Sněžka (1 hr 8) Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. Śnieżne Kotły (1 hr 51) Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Černá hora (1 hr 14) Mountain featuring a resort that offers skiing, a toboggan run, snowboarding & more. Rudawy Janowickie (39 min) Peak offering hiking trails in a tranquil setting with views of mountains, lakes & castle ruins. |