📷 Zala, CC BY-SA 4.0Szczeliniec Wielki
Karłów, Poland
The highest point of the Table Mountains, a plateau of eroded sandstone reached by several hundred stone steps from Karłów. A one-way trail winds through crevices and viewpoints; park in Karłów and pay the national park fee.
Szczeliniec Wielki (Great Table Mountain) is, at 919 m, the highest peak of the Table Mountains (Góry Stołowe) in Lower Silesia, close to the Czech border. The summit plateau is made of Upper Cretaceous sandstone, which erosion has cut into crevices, passages and rock mazes; the highest point is called "Fotel Pradziada" (Great-Grandfather's Armchair). From Karłów, some 665 to 680 stone steps lead up (depending on the source). At the top, a marked one-way circuit leads through rock alleys and to viewpoints. The PTTK mountain hut stands on the plateau.
Allow about one and a half to three hours for the ascent and the circuit. The national park (established in 1993) may regulate access at peak times, so it is worth visiting early in the day or outside the holidays. An entry fee is charged for the site in season. The rock alleys are narrow and stepped; wear sturdy shoes.
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- Karłów, Poland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 50.4855, 16.3400
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Szczeliniec Wielki?
Szczeliniec Wielki is in Karłów, Poland, at GPS 50.4855, 16.3400. It is about 23 km from Kłodzko.
Can you camp near Szczeliniec Wielki?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camper Park Radków, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Szczeliniec Wielki?
Szczeliniec Wielki is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lower Silesia: Książ Castle, the Table Mountains and the skull chapel.
What is there to see near Szczeliniec Wielki?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chapel of Skulls, Czermna (8 km), Adršpach Rock Town (21 km), Kłodzko Fortress (23 km) and Książ Castle (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Szczeliniec Wielki?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)