Kowary to Karpacz (Karkonosze Approach)
Category 310 km
Distance
450 m
Elevation Gain
4.5%
Average Gradient
9%
Max Gradient
630 m
Summit Elevation
The Kowary to Karpacz road is the standard approach route from the lower Sudetes valley into the Karkonosze National Park gateway of Karpacz — a 10km Cat 3 ascent at 4.5% average that serves as both the practical access climb for Karkonosze cycling objectives and a cycling objective in its own right...
Pro Tip
The Kowary-Karpacz road is the ideal warm-up ascent for any Karkonosze cycling day and the correct first climb before committing to the longer Sniezka or Szklarska Poreba objectives above. The 10km, 4...