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Viewpoints above the Labe valley

A loop over Harrachovy kameny, Zlaté návrší and Ambrož Viewpoint to Labská bouda, returning by a different path.

Distance21.1 km (loop)
Duration7 h 55 min
Elevation960 m
DifficultyHard
FeeFree
Route in Mapy.com

Dining along the way

Dvoračky, Vrbatova bouda and Labská bouda – food is evenly spaced along the way.

Route overview

  1. 1
    Iwona Apartments
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
    Vrbatova bouda (Zlaté návrší)
  6. 6
    Ambrož Viewpoint
  7. 7
    Labská bouda hut
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
    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
Your car stays at the apartments (free parking).
Getting there from us
The loop starts and ends at the apartments. The morning climb can be shortened by the Horní Domky cable car.

About the trip

A loop taking in every ridge viewpoint above the Elbe valley, with no backtracking. From the apartments via Ručičky and Dvoračky to Harrachovy kameny, on to Zlaté návrší and Vrbatova bouda, then along the Buchar path to the Ambrožova vyhlídka viewpoint looking down into the Elbe valley. Further to Labská bouda and back by a different route past the Krakonošova snídaně junction and Ručičky.

Personal tip from us

Ambrož Viewpoint is less known than Labská bouda and usually quiet – take your lunch there.

Tips

  • Buchar's Path between Zlaté návrší and Labská bouda is almost level – the most pleasant part of the day.
  • The return via Krakonošova snídaně differs from the morning route, so you never see the same thing twice.
  • Allow a full day – it is nearly eight hours of walking without stops.

Safety

  • The route crosses zone I of the national park – you must not leave the marked paths.
  • The viewpoints above the Labe Valley are not fenced along the whole edge – stay on the path.
  • There is no shade on the ridge and no water between the huts.

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