Samotnia, Mountain shelter in Karpacz, Poland.
The mountain shelter stands at 1195 meters elevation near Small Pond Lake, surrounded by steep granite walls of the Karkonosze Mountains.
Originally built in 1670 as a guard house for trout farming, the shelter received substantial reconstruction in 1922 to accommodate increasing tourist numbers.
The shelter exhibits traditional Sudeten mountain architecture with wooden elements and maintains Polish mountain hospitality through multiple generations of caretakers.
The shelter provides 50 beds, hot showers, a restaurant, ski rental facilities, and remains accessible only through hiking trails from Wang Church.
During winter months, the Small Pond Lake near the shelter freezes completely, creating natural ice formations against the granite backdrop.
Location: Karpacz
Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Location: Karkonosze County
Inception: 1922
Elevation above the sea: 1,195 m
Address: Na Śnieżkę 16
GPS coordinates: 50.74910,15.70260
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:44
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