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Wysoki Kamień (1,058m) & Stone Chalet
Szklarska PorębaPolska

Wysoki Kamień (1,058m) & Stone Chalet

Hand-built stone watchtower with the Sudetes’ most spectacular mountain panorama

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Total19 / 25

About this place

Perched at the eastern end of the High Izera Ridge above Szklarska Poręba. Features a privately built stone fortress chalet and tower offering an uninterrupted view of the entire Karkonosze range and Mount Śnieżka.

Local Insider Tip

Order warm homemade apple pie in the rustic chalet while taking in the views.

Key Highlights

Unrivalled panoramic vista over the Karkonosze range
Handcrafted stone observation tower
Accessible scenic hike from Death Turn (Zakręt Śmierci)
Drive times from key gateway towns:
🇵🇱Mirsk
22 min
🇵🇱Świeradów-Zdrój
20 min
🇨🇿Frýdlant
38 min
🇨🇿Nové Město pod Smrkem
30 min

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