Mały Szyszak
Mountain Sudeten mountain peak on Czech-Polish border
Mały Szyszak sits on the Sudeten ridge near the Czech‑Polish border; hikers use its trails for ridge walking, alpine views and access to Karkonosze paths.
Mały Szyszak is a mountain peak in the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) on the border region between Poland and the Czech Republic. The name translates as “Little Helmet” and it forms part of the mountain range’s rocky ridgeline.
The summit is one of several closely spaced peaks in the range and is frequented by hikers following marked trails that link to neighbouring summits. Terrain around the peak is alpine and can include exposed rock and steep sections.
The peak is part of the Karkonosze range’s network of trails and is reached from local mountain towns and trailheads within the national park areas that protect the Giant Mountains.
Mały Szyszak lies in south-western Poland within the broader Sudetes mountain system and is accessible from nearby mountain resorts and border crossings into the Czech Republic.
- Hill class: Listed as a Munro or high hill within the Karkonosze/Giant Mountains range, it is commonly visited as part of ridge walks linking nearby peaks.
How to Get to Mały Szyszak #
Access is typically from nearby towns via local roads and marked hiking trails that cross the Sudetes. Regional transit and trail maps provide the standard approaches.
Best Time to Visit Mały Szyszak #
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for trail access; weather is variable at higher elevations.
Weather & Climate near Mały Szyszak #
Mały Szyszak'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 (832 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
