Szrenica
| Szrenica | |
|---|---|
| Jínonoš, Reifträger | |
The summit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,362 m (4,469 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°47′34.53″N 15°30′46.32″E / 50.7929250°N 15.5128667°E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Giant Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | public path marked red from Szklarska Poręba |
Szrenica (1,362 m a.s.l.; Czech: Jínonoš, German: Reifträger) is a mountain peak situated in the western part of Giant Mountains in Poland, very close to the Polish-Czech border, within the Karkonosze National Park. Its name originates from the Polish word szron (frost) and is close in meaning to the German name official until 1945. There is a weather station situated close to the summit. The peak is deforested, both the southern and the northern parts are used intensively for skiing. The elevation gain compared to the main range is approximately 60 m.