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Easy Hiking Trails in Karkonosze National Park

We track 9 routes that match this search in Karkonosze National Park. They average 3.1 km and 68 m (223 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 75 percent of the 12 routes we map in Karkonosze National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 3.1 km against 5.4 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 68 m (223 ft) against 118 m (387 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

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Sobieszów - Zamek Chojnik

Karkonosze National Park · Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Karpacz Biały Jar - Śnieżka

Karkonosze National Park · Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
139 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Sobieszów - Zamek ChojnikKarkonosze National Park2.6 km58 m38 minEasyApril to October
Górna stacja kolei linowej - Graniczna ŁąkaKarkonosze National Park0.7 km16 m10 minEasyApril to October
Karpacz Biały Jar - Kocioł Białego JaruKarkonosze National Park5.0 km110 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
Karpacz Biały Jar - ŚnieżkaKarkonosze National Park6.3 km139 m1 hr 32 minEasyApril to October
Karpacz, ul. Leśna - Szeroki MostKarkonosze National Park2.5 km54 m36 minEasyApril to October
Koralowa Ścieżka - Jaworowa ŁąkaKarkonosze National Park1.6 km34 m22 minEasyApril to October
Pod Łabskim Szczytem - Rozdroże pod Wielkim SzyszakiemKarkonosze National Park4.2 km91 m1 hrEasyApril to October
Rozdroże koło Spalonej Strażnicy - Dom ŚląskiKarkonosze National Park1.7 km37 m24 minEasyApril to October
Rozdroże pod Kamieńczykiem - RyzyKarkonosze National Park3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Sobieszów - Zamek Chojnik, Karpacz Biały Jar - Kocioł Białego Jaru, Karpacz Biały Jar - Śnieżka. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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