R01 Rondrit Reuzengebergte vanuit Karpacz
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Last edit: 03-05-2025
Route Summary One of the sights of this route is the popular Adrspach with its impressive rock formations, the town of Trutnov in the Czech Republic and you also drive a stretch through the Iron Mountains, which are adjacent to the Giant Mountains.
Start and end point in the Polish mountain town of Karpacz at the comfortable Sudecki Resort-Spa Hotel at the foot of the Sniezka (snow peak), the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, which is located right on the border.
Here you drive through two countries because this route in the Giant Mountains is in both Poland and the Czech Republic.
This beautiful route, surrounded by nature, gets a well-deserved 5 stars ***** from me because of its beauty and the nice stops along the way.
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9h 1m
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255.31 km
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RouteXpert Review The journey starts at Sudecki Resort Spa Hotel in Karpacz, where you start your bike after a delicious breakfast. The first stop is the panoramic viewpoint, Widokowa terrace, which offers you a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Here you can start your journey with some great photos with your bike to capture the memories.
After this inspiring view, we cross the border from Poland to the Czech Republic. The drive takes you past the impressive rock formations of Adrspach. These natural sculptures are a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. You can take some time to wander around the area and admire the wonderful shapes created by nature.
NB!!
It is not free and it is best to book a parking space and time slot online in advance.
(see link Adrspach)
Afterwards you will drive through the picturesque town of Trutnov, which is the perfect place for a lunch break at the local market.
Enjoy the local delicacies and the lively atmosphere of the market before continuing your route.
Just before Ponikla you turn left to the northwest over the Iron River and continue along a winding route through the Iron Mountains, which lie just along the Giant Mountains. Here you pass some small mountain villages such as VysokePad Jizerou, Prichovice and Desna and you will pass Lake Sous.
Next, this route passes the Franciscan Monastery in Kadaň, located along the peaceful banks of the Ohře River. This historic monastery exudes a serene and spiritual atmosphere that invites you to pause and enjoy the surroundings.
After the possible visit to the monastery, the route continues and you drive through Lazne Libverna, known for its spa and health resort, and a little further on you will come across a fun stop where you can also take a short break with a beautiful view of the surroundings and the mountains.
A little further on there is another border crossing from the Czech Republic to Poland.
You are not far from your final destination now and you still have the opportunity to drive to the parking lot above Sosnowka Lake. Here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake, with Kniecia Castle looming majestically on the horizon.
On the way back to Karpacz, you will enjoy the breathtaking views and fresh air. Upon arrival at the Sudecki Resort Spa Hotel, you can look back on a wonderful day full of adventure, nature and culture. This motorcycle route is a perfect mix of exciting rides and serene moments, making it a great experience for every biker. So grab your bike and discover the beauty of this unique route for yourself.
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Lower Silesia (Polish: Dolny Śląsk; Czech: Dolní Slezsko; German: Niederschlesien; Upper Sorbian: Delnja Šleska; Lower Sorbian: Dolna Šlazyńska; Latin: Silesia Inferior; Silesian German: Niederschläsing; Silesian: Dolny Ślůnsk) is the northwestern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia; Upper Silesia is to the southeast.
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In the late Middle Ages the region fell under the overlordship of the Bohemian Crown, however large parts remained under the rule of local Polish dukes of the Piast dynasty, some up to the 16th and 17th century. Briefly, under the suzerainty of the Kingdom of Hungary, it fell to the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy in 1526.
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In the Middle Ages Lower Silesia was part of Piast-ruled Poland. It was one of the leading regions of Poland, and its capital Wrocław was one of the main cities of the Polish Kingdom. Lower Silesia emerged as a distinctive region during the fragmentation of Poland, in 1172, when the Duchies of Opole and Racibórz, considered Upper Silesia since, were formed of the eastern part of the Duchy of Silesia, and the remaining, western part was since considered Lower Silesia. During the Ostsiedlung, German settlers were invited to settle in the sparsely populated region, which until then had a Polish majority. As a result, the region became largely Germanised in the following centuries.
In the late Middle Ages the region fell under the overlordship of the Bohemian Crown, however large parts remained under the rule of local Polish dukes of the Piast dynasty, some up to the 16th and 17th century. Briefly, under the suzerainty of the Kingdom of Hungary, it fell to the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy in 1526.
In 1742, Austria ceded nearly all of Lower Silesia to the Kingdom of Prussia in the Treaty of Berlin, except for the southern part of the Duchy of Nysa. Within the Prussian kingdom, the region became part of the Province of Silesia. In 1871, Lower Silesia was integrated into the German Empire. After World War I, the region became a separate province within the Weimar Republic.
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The routes themselves can be challenging from time to time, particularly because the quality of the road surface in Eastern Europe - especially on the small country roads - is not always good. In June 2018 all routes were on paved roads.
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