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Cycling loop to Szklarska Poręba

A full-day ride to the Polish side over the Jakuszyce border pass, dropping into Szklarska Poręba below Szrenica.

Distance43.6 km (loop)
Duration3 h 35 min
Elevation1140 m
DifficultyHard
FeeFree
Route in Mapy.com
Cycling loop to Szklarska Poręba

Photo: InnaIna · CC BY-SA 3.0 pl

Dining along the way

Buffet at Polana Jakuszycka, restaurants in Szklarska Poręba, Vokřínek bakery and the brewery in Harrachov.

Route overview

  1. 1
    Iwona Apartments
  2. 2
    Harrachov – Vokřínek bakery
  3. 3
    Jakuszyce
  4. 4
    Szklarska Poręba
  5. 5
    Jakuszyce
  6. 6
    Harrachov – Vokřínek bakery
  7. 7
    Iwona Apartments

The distance matches the route planned in Mapy.com; elevation gain and time are approximate. For hiking routes Mapy.com assumes a slower pace, so it may show a longer time.

How to get there

Parking
Bikes and car stay at the apartments – a lockable bike room is available.
Getting there from us
The loop starts and ends at the apartments and crosses the border at Jakuszyce – bring your ID.
Show the whole route in Mapy.com

About the trip

A full-day ride to the Polish side of the Krkonoše. From the apartments through Rokytnice to Harrachov and then a long climb to the Jakuszyce border crossing in the saddle between the Krkonoše and the Jizera Mountains. Then a descent into Szklarska Poręba below Szrenica and back the same way. Asphalt with several long climbs; the border is crossed without checks, but identification is required.

Personal tip from us

Take some złoty – Czech crowns will not get you far in Szklarska, and after that climb you have earned lunch.

Tips

  • A cable car runs from Szklarska Poręba up to Szrenica – it combines well with a trip to the ridge.
  • Just beyond Szklarska lies Kamieńczyk Waterfall, the highest in the Polish Krkonoše.
  • The climb from Harrachov to Jakuszyce is long but steady – shift down early.

Safety

  • The road to the border crossing is a main route with lorry traffic – ride carefully and visibly.
  • This is abroad – carry identification and check that your travel insurance is valid.
  • The descent into Szklarska Poręba is long and fast; check your brakes.
Route in Mapy.com

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