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Śnieżka from Karpacz — via Strzecha and Samotnia

A longer route from Wang to Śnieżka and back via Samotnia. The catalogue defines the point order; the planner connects them along the local trail network.

17,0 kmApproximate distance
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Route diagram · details in the 3D map
Route calculated from the local OSM network. This diagram is not a navigation map.

Where does this route go?

Dłuższe wyjście na najwyższy szczyt regionu. Start przy Wang; powrót przez Samotnię. This plan includes walking back, unlike climbing to the summit and taking the cable car down. Compare the full loop distance, ascent, breaks and arrival time, rather than just the distance to Śnieżka.

Points in walking order

  1. Karpacz · Wang church
  2. Strzecha Akademicka
  3. Śnieżka
  4. Samotnia
  5. Karpacz · Wang church

Start, finish and logistics

Wang is in upper Karpacz. Transport from the town centre is not added automatically. Summit conditions may differ from town weather — check the separate Śnieżka reading and official notices.

Start
Karpacz · Wang church
Finish
Karpacz · Wang church
Route type
Start and finish at the same point.

What should you check before setting off?

Check the profile and estimated time in the planner, then add breaks and your own walk to the start. Check forecasts, sunset and official notices. Map data and matched notices do not confirm access to every section.

How can you adapt this route?

Open the variant on the map. Add or move waypoints, view the route in 3D, then save it in My routes or download GPX. Changing points changes the distance. Saves are local, so download a backup before switching devices.

TRAILVISION catalogue suggestion · prepared 20 October 2026. Distance calculated from local OSM data (sudety-zachodnie-2026-10-16-v2), without a field audit. Check the current route and conditions before setting off.