Łabski Szczyt Mountain
Peak in Lower Silesia, part of Giant Mountains
Standing on the Polish-Czech border in the Karkonosze, Łabski Szczyt is a mountain peak reached by marked trails and frequented by hikers crossing toward Sněžka.
Łabski Szczyt at a Glance#
How to Get to Łabski Szczyt#
From Szklarska Poręba, take the red-marked trail toward the Karkonosze ridge; trailheads near the town center are about 10-12 km on foot. By car, drive on DW368 toward Świeradów-Zdrój and park in designated lots; expect a 3-4 km hike to reach the main ascent. Public buses serve Szklarska Poręba from Jelenia Góra; from the bus stop it is a 20-40 minute walk to the trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Łabski Szczyt#
- Start early in the morning to catch the ridge light and avoid afternoon fog.
- Use the marked trail from Szklarska Poręba; summer trails can be muddy after rain - microspikes in shoulder seasons help.
- Bring a map: cell coverage is patchy on the higher ridges.
Best Time to Visit Łabski Szczyt#
Best visited late spring through early autumn for easier access and clearer weather; winter requires alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Łabski Szczyt#
Łabski Szczyt's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (880 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -4° | -16° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 13.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -3° | -15° | 51 mm | overcast | 91% | 12.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -5° - -1° | -12° | 57 mm | overcast | 85% | 11.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 4° | -6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 9.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 2° | 81 mm | overcast | 76% | 7.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 6° | 103 mm | overcast | 75% | 7.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| July | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 7.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 7.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 3° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 8.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | -2° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 10.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 1° | -9° | 60 mm | overcast | 91% | 11.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -3° | -14° | 69 mm | overcast | 93% | 13.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
