Stage 18 of 20 · Główny Szlak Sudecki
Karpacz, Biały Jar → horní
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Huts along this stage
Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.
- Dom Śląski· mountain hut· 1,400 m km 5.7 · on the line
- Schronisko Odrodzenie· mountain hut· 1,230 m km 13.7 · 110 m from the line
- Hotel Špindlerova bouda· mountain hut km 13.9 · on the line
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Climbs, descents, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Karpacz, Biały Jar
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
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14.9 km remaining
+702 m remaining
Climb
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606 m climb
5.9 km at 10.3% average
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14.9 km remaining
+702 m remaining
Water
900 m
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
About 16 min in
14.0 km remaining
+631 m remaining
Water
1.7 km
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
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+592 m remaining
Water
1.7 km
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
About 30 min in
13.2 km remaining
+592 m remaining
Water
2.7 km
Drinking Water + Shelter + Shelter + Shelter + Shelter
Water · Shelter · Shelter · Shelter · Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
About 47 min in
12.2 km remaining
+532 m remaining
Finish
14.9 km
horní
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
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Getting Here
Karpacz, Biały Jar (bus stop)
187m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Jelení boudy - horní (bus stop)
1210m from trail end · ~14 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Karpacz, Biały Jar → km 5.0 (1235m) 788–1,235m | 5 km | +447m / -0m | 1h 46m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 5.0 (1235m) → km 10.0 (1411m) 1,235–1,434m | 5 km | +233m / -57m | 1h 26m | 📈 Climbing |
km 10.0 (1411m) → horní 1,200–1,423m | 5 km | +14m / -225m | 1h 09m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 14.9 km | +702m / -287m | 4h 22m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 54% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Główny Szlak Sudecki Stage 18: Karpacz, Biały Jar → Jelení boudy - horní is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1436 m) in December to April.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (782 m) and the highest point (1,436 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -4°/-8° | -3°/-8° | -1°/-6° | 6°/-1° | 11°/2° | 14°/6° | 16°/8° | 16°/7° | 11°/4° | 6°/1° | 1°/-3° | -3°/-7° |
| Low point, day / night | -1°/-6° | 0°/-5° | 3°/-2° | 10°/2° | 15°/5° | 18°/9° | 20°/11° | 20°/10° | 15°/7° | 10°/4° | 5°/0° | 0°/-5° |
| Rain, mm | 57 | 49 | 53 | 50 | 80 | 94 | 110 | 98 | 69 | 56 | 47 | 54 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Frost | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 25 | 10 h | 11 h 47 | 13 h 45 | 15 h 28 | 16 h 28 | 16 h 06 | 14 h 37 | 12 h 43 | 10 h 49 | 9 h 01 | 8 h |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 14.9 km, 702m ascent, max altitude 1435.5m, ~4h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.2L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1530 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Karpacz, Biały Jar to horní (14.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Karpacz, Biały Jar On trail
- 🚌 Karpacz, Morskie Oko km 0.3 · 242m off trail
- 🚌 Karpacz, Ośrodek zdrowia km 1.7 · 746m off trail
- 🚌 Karpacz, Bachus km 2.7 · 1.4 km off trail
- 🚌 Špindlerova bouda km 13.9 · 1.2 km off trail
- 🚌 Malý Šišák km 14 · 760m off trail
- 🚌 Jelení boudy - horní km 14.9 · 318m off trail
- 🚌 Jelení boudy - dolní km 14.9 · 694m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 2.7 · 1.7 km off trail
- Shelter km 2.7 · 2.5 km off trail
- Shelter km 2.8 · 697m off trail
- Shelter km 2.8 · 1.3 km off trail
- Shelter km 11.8 · 1.6 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 0.9 · 796m off trail
- Drinking Water km 1.7 · 900m off trail
- Drinking Water km 1.7 · 920m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.7 · 1.4 km off trail
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