Śnieżnik is the highest peak in Kłodzko area and the highest in the eastern part of Sudetenland. The first mention of the mountain hut located on the pasture land below the summit dates back to 1809. Then, a part for wanderers was separated in the hut. In 1869, Princess Marianne of the Netherlands acquired the area located on the pasture land below Śnieżnik and she commissioned a Swiss highlander to construct a hostel, which was called “Szwajcarka”. It was modernized in the 80s of the 19th century and in such form it exists till today as one of the oldest mountain shelters of the region and Poland.
Expansion of nearby forest roads resulting from the economic activities of Princess Marianne of the Netherlands had a great impact on the accessibility of the summit.
This made it possible to organize carriage and sleigh excursions. The building enjoyed a unique popularity in winter, because adjacent areas were characterized by excellent snow conditions. A special attraction of this time was the possibility of "horned sledge" ride from the hostel to Międzygórze.
The trails leading to Śnieżnik:
red (about 2 hours), blue (about 2.5 hours).
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