✦ About the place
The roof of the Table Mountains and the iconic “665 stairs”. The highest peak of the range (919 m above sea level) with an amazing rock city on the top.
Why is it worth conquering Szczeliniec?
It is a mountain unlike any other – flat as a table, surrounded by vertical walls. At the top you will see the famous rocks: “Apeman”, “Camel” and “Mammoth”. You will visit tooHell– a deep gorge where snow can lie even in summer!
🗺️ Step by Step Route: “665 Stairs”
- Approach:From Karłów you follow the yellow trail along the stone steps (there are 665 of them!).
- Shelter:At the top of the stairs there is the “Na Szczeliniec” shelter and brilliant viewing terraces (available without a ticket to the park).
- Paid Route (Reserve):Behind the shelter, you enter the paid tourist route (ticket required!). You go through Hell to Heaven (Southern Terrace).
⚠️ Important: Tickets and Limits
The National Park has introduced entry limits per hour.BUY TICKETS ONLINEon the PNGS website before your arrival! Tickets may be sold out on site on weekends.
🚗 Logistics
- Parking:In Karłów (paid, approx. PLN 20-30). It is worth driving close to the entrance to the trail.
- Access from Gołąbek:Okay. 50-60 min (via Polanica).
- Children/Pushchairs:You will NOT be able to go up with a stroller (stairs!). Baby carrier only.
- Dogs:NO dogs allowed on the paid route (Reserve).