The route connects the two most popular places in this range, i.e. Sokołowsko and Przełęcz Trzech Dolin.

photo: Marcin Trzpiot

Where are we going?

We begin in Sokołowsko, nicknamed the "Polish Davos." This atmospheric spot once housed the famous Dr. Brehmer sanatorium. Our destination is the Three Valleys Pass, where wide meadows nestled on gentle slopes, completely different from other slopes in these mountains, make this the most beautiful area in the Suche Mountains and certainly one of the most beautiful in the Central Sudetes. Here lies the largest network of hiking, biking, and skiing trails in this range. Snow cover here lasts a long time due to the significant elevation of approximately 800 meters above sea level.

Characteristic features

The steep slopes of the Suche Mountains make hiking trails here surprisingly challenging, but the path we chose runs along a green hiking trail, hidden in the shade of trees, along the Sokołowiec stream. We begin our hike at the forest parking lot located on Główna Street in Sokołowsko. A green hiking trail also leads from the center of Sokołowsko to the parking lot, which we will continue along to our destination, the Andrzejówka Mountain Hut. The first part of the route follows a level, paved road with a slight incline. After about 1.2 km, we reach Rozdroże pod Krzywuchą, where on the left we will see a large shelter with a bonfire area – a place worth resting for a moment.

What might be difficult for you?

About halfway along the trail, at the shelter called "Chatka Marianka," the most difficult, steep section of the trail begins, approximately 400 meters long. From this point on, we recommend two people to push the stroller. The Andrzejówka Mountain Shelter is not accessible to people with disabilities, and access to the building requires climbing stairs.

How will you get there?

Sokołowsko is served by Wałbrzych Municipal Transport Company buses (line 15) and private buses (to Mieroszów), which depart from Sikorskiego Street in Wałbrzych. These buses are not accessible to people with disabilities. The most convenient way to get there is by car. There are three free parking lots in Sokołowsko, the closest to the route exit being on Główna Street. You can also take public transport from Wałbrzych directly to the Andrzejówka shelter (line 12). However, you'll miss the beautiful walk through the forest.

Where will you rest?

After reaching the Andrzejówka shelter, where you can eat delicious food, there is another shelter, a parking lot and a camping site.

What will you see?

Along the way, pay attention to two forest meadows, rich in many species of plants and insects.

The Spalona Pass divides the Bystrzyckie Mountains into southern and northern sections. This is where we begin. If you're looking to relax away from the hustle and bustle of popular hiking trails, strolling along easy paths through dense forest, you've come to the right place.

photo: Marcin Trzpiot

Where are we going?

We recommend a hike starting at the Jagodna mountain hut, located in an old inn dating back to 1895. Our goal is to reach the summit of Jagodna, which rises 977 meters above sea level and is part of the Crown of Polish Mountains. Jagodna has two peaks – the previously mentioned Jagodna and the higher Jagodna Północna, also known as Sasanka, which is 986 meters above sea level and has no hiking trails.

Characteristic features

The Bystrzyckie Mountains feature gentle peaks and low elevation differences between peaks and passes. The route we chose perfectly complements the character of this range. It begins at the Jagodna mountain hut, at an elevation of approximately 800 meters above sea level, and leads along a wide, gravel road to the summit. Most trails in this range feature slight elevation gain. Blue hiking trail markers provide orientation during the hike. The route is surrounded by a spruce forest, whose undergrowth is rich in berries. The summit of Jagodna is also covered in forest, providing pleasant shade.

What might be difficult for you?

The initial, approximately 300-meter section is paved with stones, which can make wheelchair access somewhat difficult. The shelter is wheelchair-accessible, but the facility does not have any special facilities for people with disabilities.

How will you get there?

Access to the shelter is by car only (no public transportation). There are two free parking lots near the shelter.

Where will you rest?

It's worth checking out the atmospheric Jagodna mountain hut right at the start, where you can also grab a delicious meal. Next to the hut is a bonfire spot, tables, and benches you can use. At the end of the trail, at the top of Jagodna, there's a tourist shelter. About 500 meters before the summit, you'll encounter a large wooden table with benches.

What will you see?

In 2019, a 23-meter-high steel and wooden tower was built here, from which you can admire the panorama of almost the entire Sudetes, and, on clear days, two characteristic peaks of the range – Śnieżka and Śnieżnik.

The Table Mountains are a characteristic mountain range where, instead of distinct peaks, we see a flat surface as flat as a table, elevated over 850 m above sea level – one of the few plate mountains in Europe.

photo: Marcin Trzpiot

Where are we going?

We begin our hike in Batorówka, a tiny 18th-century settlement. To the east of Batorówka lies the border of the Table Mountains. From here, we set off along the very easy, almost flat Praga Trakt, marked with blue hiking trail signs, towards Karłów. After less than 3 km, we turn right onto the yellow hiking trail leading to "Niknąca Łąka," our destination.

Characteristic features

The entire route winds through a spruce forest, on a smooth, gravel surface with a minimal gradient that even an inexperienced group with a wheelchair user should be able to navigate. After reaching Niknąca Łąka (Ninting Meadow), we cross the peat bog via a wooden footbridge, just over a meter wide – suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. After crossing the footbridge, we can return to the parking lot via the same route or continue along the yellow trail through Skalne Grzyby (Rock Mushrooms). After reaching the first rock with the characteristic shape typical of Skalne Grzyby, we recommend descending the grassy path marked on the map and returning to the parking lot via the route we came from. The remainder of the yellow trail through Skalne Grzyby is completely impassable with a stroller. The suggested route is less than 500 meters long.

What might be difficult for you?

There is no shelter along this route. The only designated tourist area is a shelter with a bonfire pit located near the parking lot. If you choose to return along the yellow trail to Skalne Grzyby, the route is difficult due to numerous roots in the first half of the route and tall grass in the second half, so an all-terrain vehicle and the assistance of several people are necessary.

How will you get there?

There is no public transport to Batorówka; you can only reach it by car. Free parking is available in Batorówka, at the entrance to the blue trail.

Where will you rest?

Since there are no tourist facilities along the route, aside from a shelter at the parking lot, it's worth bringing a blanket or mat to sit on and relax. The Czerwona Woda River flows past the parking lot, and its surroundings are perfect for a picnic.

What will you see?

Until recently, these areas contained numerous peat bogs, but due to intensive land improvement efforts in the 19th century, significant areas were drained and taken over by spruce forest. The Wielkie Torfowisko Batorowskie (Great Batorowskie Peat Bog) Strictly Protected Area is completely off-limits to humans. Fortunately, there are other places accessible to tourists where we can see remnants of the peat bogs. One of these is the "Niknąca Łąka" (Finishing Meadow), which has a specially created educational trail. To allow visitors to admire the wetland, a several-hundred-meter-long wooden footbridge was built across the meadow, allowing for movement across the wetland.

Information boards are placed along the road, offering interesting facts about the surrounding nature. For centuries, this road served as an important transportation route, connecting the Czech Basin with the Oder River Basin. Organized transport of goods and people took place here, a legacy of which is evidenced by milestones marking distances along the route. The most important and surprising element is the remnants of treeless peat bogs on the "Niknąca Łąka" (Finishing Meadow), once typical of this area.