Jelenka Shelter from Malá Úpa - winter loop (with the possibility of ascending Śnieżka)
Fairytale and pleasant trail for winter trekking in the Karkonosze Mountains - ideal both as a trip destination and a charming stop on the route towards Śnieżka.
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