Śnieżne Stawki, Glacial lakes in Karkonosze National Park, Poland
Located at an elevation of 1350 meters, Śnieżne Stawki consists of multiple small lakes formed through natural geological processes in the Karkonosze Mountains.
The lakes emerged during the last Ice Age through glacial activity, creating permanent water bodies that have remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Local mountaineers maintain traditions of winter expeditions to these lakes, documenting changes in ice coverage throughout the cold season each year.
Visitors can reach Śnieżne Stawki through marked trails from Karpacz, with the journey taking approximately three hours on designated mountain paths.
The lakes contain specific water plants that survive in extreme conditions, adapting to temperatures that drop below freezing for extended periods.
GPS coordinates: 50.78278,15.56306
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:41
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