Łabski Szczyt

Łabski Szczyt
Violík

The summit as seen from the mountain hut
Highest point
Elevation 1,471 m (4,826 ft)
Prominence < 166 m (545 ft) [1]
Coordinates 50°46′50″N 15°32′44″E / 50.78056°N 15.54556°E / 50.78056; 15.54556Coordinates: 50°46′50″N 15°32′44″E / 50.78056°N 15.54556°E / 50.78056; 15.54556
Geography
Łabski Szczyt

Location in Czech Republic, on the border with Poland

Location Czech Republic / Poland
Parent range Giant Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route public path marked red from Szklarska Poręba

Łabski Szczyt or Violík (in Polish and Czech) (German: Veilchenstein) is a mountain peak located in the western Karkonosze on the Czech-Polish border. The source of the River Elbe (Labe), one of Europe's major rivers, is situated on the southern (Czech) slopes of the mountain.

Situation

In the main range the very distinct peak is situated between Szrenica (sepatated from it by Mokra Pass) and Śnieżne Kotły, the next peak eastwards being Wielki Szyszak. The summit is entirely on the Polish side.

Tourism

The Polish-Czech Friendship Trail crosses the summit. Two mountain huts in the vicinity: Polish Schronisko pod Łabskim Szczytem[2] and Czech Labská bouda – a modern concrete eight floor block, completed in 1975, a representant of brutalist architecture.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Peakbagger.com Retrieved 2014-05-03.
  2. ↑ "Łabski Szczyt". Retrieved 2010-01-02.
  3. ↑ "History of Labská bouda". Retrieved 2016-09-27.
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