While ideal for hikers, the Sudetes are also well prepared for receiving ski lovers. More than a dozen ski centers are operating there, accompanied by skating rinks and swimming pools. In Karkonosze, the ancient tradition of „horned sleigh” downhill runs was recently reinstated. Ważne miejscowości polskich Sudetów to także Karpacz, Szklarska Poręba, Lądek Zdrój. Principal towns of the Polish Sudetes include Karpacz, Szklarska Poręba, and Lądek Zdrój.
Thanks to its very complicated structure, the mountains are a treasure trove of precious minerals. Splendid specimens of rock crystals, as well as garnets, agates, jaspers, and opals can be found in the streams and numerous quarries of quartz and granite. In many places gold nuggets can be sieved out. The mountains also contain old coal and metal ore mines, including uranium, which can be visited.

Another interesting trip destination in the Sudetes is the Trójmorski Wierch (lit. Three-Sea Peak), a hill on which the watersheds of the North, Baltic, and Black Seas meet. The springs of the Elbe and Odra rivers are also located in the Sudetes.

Mineral water springs with curative properties can often be encountered in the valleys of the Sudetes. The oldest Polish spas – Cieplice Zdrój, Lądek Zdrój or Polanica Zdrój – are located here. More information about the varied offer of Polish spas can be found in related articles published on our website.

As regards cultural heritage, two sub-Sudetes valleys are notable: the Jelenia Góra Valley, called the Palace Valley, and the Kłodzko Valley, known under its former name of Kłodzko County. The Sudetes form the southern border of Lower Silesia, a region which can boast a diverse cultural heritage described in detail in other sections of our website.

So, you’re welcome to go on a hike and meet Rubezahl, the Sudetes’ mountain spirit!

Puchacz Rocks in Stolowe Mountains
Tomasz Gmerka/POT

The sandstone cliff is situated north-east of Łężyce.

Among numerous different shapes of rocks of Great Szczeliniec, you can see the one that is simillar to ape's head.

Stołowe Mountains in Winter.

The highest peak of Sudety Mountains. In the background one can see "Rownina pod Sniezka" (lit. the Plain under the Sniezka peak)

The highest peak of Sudety Mountains (5259 ft.) during wintertime.

The largest waterfall in Polish Sudety Mountains (over 88 ft. high) is located close to Szklarska Poreba.

Such moors which are protected areas are typical for Sudety mountains.

The evangelical Wang Temple is located in Karpacz, Karkonosze.

Links

• website about these mountains