Śmielec

Śmielec is a peak on the main ridge of the Karkonosze (Giant Mountains), on the Śląski Grzbiet (Silesian Ridge), in the Piechowice municipality. It is 1,424 metres above sea level.

Names of the peak

In Czech nomenclature the peak is known as Velký Šišák, and in German as Große Sturmhaube.

Śląski Grzbiet

Śmielec lies on the Śląski Grzbiet, that is, the main ridge of the Karkonosze. There it neighbours other peaks of the same mountain range, including Wielki Szyszak and Śląskie Kamienie, listed below among the nearby attractions.

Nearby

On the Śląski Grzbiet near Śmielec are also Wielki Szyszak and Śląskie Kamienie, and further along the ridge the Łabski Szczyt and the viewpoint Śnieżne Kotły.

Practical information

• Location: the main ridge of the Karkonosze, Śląski Grzbiet, Piechowice municipality, 1,424 metres above sea level
• Access: the peak lies on a mountain trail; it is worth checking the route and starting point before setting out
• What to expect: an ascent on the ridge of the Karkonosze, clothing and equipment suited to high-mountain conditions