Szrenica

Seen frost carrier of the West

The Szrenica [ ʃrɛ'ɲitsa ] ( German Mature carrier, Czech Jínonoš ) is 1362 m with a striking elevation in the western part of the Giant Mountains and is one of the main ridge. Since the state border between Poland and the Czech Republic runs south of the main range at this point, the summit is on Polish territory. The summit is - as well as the peaks of many other mountains in the Giant Mountains - from the ruins of old granite rocks that form impressive screes. Be found on its slopes interesting rock formations, including the horses head stones ( Końskie LBY ) and rushes A ( Trzy Świnki ).

Location

The Szrenica mountain of Szklarska Poreba ( Schreiberhau) and the center of the ski area Szrenica, the largest ski area in the Polish part of the Giant Mountains. From the city, a 2- chair lift in two stages to the summit. At the top are the frost carrier Baude ( Schronisko na Szrenicy ) and a meteorological observation station of the University of Breslau, while the New Silesian Baude ( Schronisko na Hali Szrenickiej ) on the primitive Grenzwiese ( Hala Szrenicka ) is at 1200 m altitude at the northwestern slope of the hoop support.

Way to the summit

• From Szklarska Poręba a chairlift leads to the summit, but it is also possible to walk on WATERFALL ( Wodospad Kamienczyk ) and on the New Silesian Baude ( Schronisko na Hali Szrenickiej ) over to reach the summit. This path is provided with a red marker and starts at the Josephinenhütte (now Huta Szkła Julia, museum) in Szklarska Poręba.
• From the Czech Republic Harrachov ( Harrachov ) a red marked trail leads through the Mummeltal and the Wossecker Baude over the top.