Sudetes Mountain Trek Conquer three spectacular countries

Trek through the and on this stunning 6 day itinerary

The is a mountain range in Central Europe. We get to admire this spectacular scenery in peace and It is also known as the Sudeten (German) or Sudety enjoy the fresh , clean air. Each day of the trek is filled (Czech and Polish) Mountains. The Sudetes stretch with breath taking views and a chance to experience the from eastern to Poland and the Czech common culture and history of Poland and the Czech Republic. The Sudetes are divided into Eastern Republic as the Sudetes is the place where these Sudetes, and . intriguing three countries come to meet.

Wide open spaces with picturesque sweeping valleys; mountain pine covered slopes provide magnificent views, leaving you “pleasantly tired” – that exceptional feeling familiar to all mountain lovers and hikers.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Depart London to Prague Day 3: Spindlerovy Mlyn to Karpacz, Day 4: Karpacz to Pec, 7-8hrs Depart London for flight to Prague. 6-7hrs After breakfast we get direct access to the Approximately a 2 hour transfer to our After breakfast we ascend up to Bila Laba red trail which leads us onto the Sniezka guesthouse located in a mountain village Dul. We follow the Old Bucharova path to Peak- this highest peak in Sudetes. The on the Polish side of the Sudetes a mountain hostel, Lucni Bouda. Here we first stage is a gentle ascent through a Mountains. have time for a rest and lunch whilst forest. After about an hour we reach a absorbing the fantastic panoramic views mountain lodge where we start our gentle Day 2: Jakuszyce to Spindlerovy Mlyn, and open spaces. From here we walk on a descent to the bottom of the Lomniczka 8hrs trail which leads us above Maly and Wielki Cirque. Once we pass the creek, we start After breakfast we trek directly from our Staw (mountain ponds). This afternoon we a steep climb onto the main ridge. On the guesthouse on a trail which leads through start by walking towards Rownia pod ridge there is another mountain hut and wild, picturesque forests, wetlands, Sniezką (which we will be ascending view point so we can get a rest before our plateaus and the onto the main ridge tomorrow), before we start our smooth last stage of the climb onto the highest fantastic views. After a smooth ascent we descent to the border of Karpacz – a peak in the Sudetes, Sniezka. On reaching stop for a rest at the mountain hostel Hala beautiful mountain town. Short break at the top we will enjoy spectacular views. Szrenicka. Then we cross the border into the twelfth century Lutheran temple We then start our descent to Pec on the the Czech Republic via Twarożnik (granite Wang. After a rest and temple visit Czech side. On the way, we will stop at a blocks) and head towards the Vosecka (optional) we walk down to our hotel mountain lodge for a well deserved rest Bouda (Czech mountain hostel) until we where we will spend our third night in the and lunch. After lunch we have our final reach the source of the river (one of mountains. decent to the small town of Pec where we the greatest rivers in Europe). Following get our 3hr transfer back to Prague. this we trek down through Labsky Dul to Tonight we will have our celebration Spindlerovy Mlyn (a well known, charming dinner in Prague, the capital of the Czech mountain town), whilst experiencing Republic. beautiful panoramic views, waterfalls and amazing rock formations along the way. Overnight in guest house.

Detailed itinerary

Day 5: Free time in Prague After breakfast, we have free time or an optional 4-5 hour guided sightseeing program: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Old Town City Hall, Powder Gate.

Day 6: Depart Prague After breakfast, we have a 30-40 minute transfer to the airport for our departure flight back to London.

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Challenge grade Moderate

Best time of year May, June and September