A loop from Jakuszyce along the Glassmakers’ Road to Stanisław Quarry and back over the ridge past the old Michałowa hut.
This attractive, scenic and sporty loop takes you to the highest parts of the Polish Jizera Mountains. From the well-known cross-country stadium in Jakuszyce, the route climbs gradually along the popular Glassmakers’ Road to the former Stanisław quartz quarry (Kopalnia Stanisław), which at 1,080 m above sea level is the highest quarry in Central Europe. From here you get absolutely breathtaking all-round views of the Jizera Mountains and Krkonoše ridges and of inland Poland. The way back leads along magnificent high ridge sections past the peaks of Zwalisko, Cicha Równia and Krogulec and via the old Michałowa hut back to Jakuszyce. The trip offers a solid but steady climb, excellently groomed wide tracks and unique mountain scenery.
Jakuszyce (start) – junction below Cicha Równia – Glassmakers’ Road – Stanisław Quarry – ridge (Zwalisko, Cicha Równia) – old Michałowa hut – Jakuszyce
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Jakuszyce (sports area): A world-renowned cross-country stadium with top-class facilities for skiers of all levels.
Stanisław Quarry (Kopalnia Stanisław): The highest quarry in Central Europe, with iconic quartz walls and an impressive all-round view.
Ridge sections (Zwalisko and Cicha Równia): A beautifully open ridge route at over 1,000 metres with guaranteed great snow conditions.
Old Michałowa hut: A historic stop on the way back, evoking the old mountain architecture of the Jizera borderlands.
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