Szrenica, Mountain summit in Karkonosze Range, Poland
Szrenica is a mountain summit in the Karkonosze Range located on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic, rising to 1,362 meters above sea level. The peak sits among forested slopes with established paths and clear landmarks for navigation.
A wooden shelter was constructed on the summit in the late 1800s to support travelers and mountaineers crossing between Poland and the Czech territories. The structure became part of the mountain's history as a passage point between regions.
The mountain serves as a meeting place where the landscape and communities of two neighboring countries come together in the daily life of hikers and travelers. The routes and summit draw people from both sides who share a common interest in mountain exploration.
Marked trails lead to the summit from the nearby town of Szklarska Poręba and are passable in most seasons. Winter transforms the area into a skiing zone, while summer days offer good conditions for hiking and exploration.
The summit has two names reflecting the border it sits on: Szrenica in Polish and Jínonoš in Czech, marking the linguistic division of the region. This dual naming makes the mountain a distinctive symbol of the international boundary.
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