PSI IN KRNAP: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CZECH AND POLISH SIDES

The Krkonoš Mountains, a majestic range located on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, are a popular destination for tourists and dog owners. Although they share the same mountainous landscape, the rules regarding dog movement differ signifi

While there is relative freedom in this regard in the Czech Krkonoše Mountains, the Polish side imposes significantly stricter requirements on dog owners in Karkonoski Park Narodowy (KPN).

 

In the Czech Republic, there is a simple rule: you can take your dog with you on all legally accessible trails in the Krkonoše Mountains, provided that you keep it under control at all times. This means that your dog should not threaten wild animals, disturb other visitors, or stray out of your sight.

 

In contrast, the situation in Karkonoski Park Narodowy is more complicated. Dogs are completely prohibited on selected trails. This applies to a total of 34 kilometers of hiking trails where dogs are not allowed. These trails include:

 

Green: From Polana to the red trail at Poledni Kamień.

Green: From Pielgrzymów to the Odrodzenie hut.

Green: From Petrová bouda to the Pod Łabskim Szczytem hut and further along the Mokrą Drogą trail along the slope of Szrenica to Jakuszyce. (The entire Ścieżka nad Reglami trail is off-limits to dogs).

Black: From Jaworowa Meadow in Czarny Kocioł Jagniątkowski to the Koralowa Trail.

Black: On Petrówka from Jagniątków, from Droga pod Reglami to the red trail at Petrovy bouda.

At the Kamieńczyk Waterfall.

Red: Across Kocioł Łomniczki from the Dom Śląski hut to the renovated Nad Łomniczką hut.

On the red section: From the intersection with the black trail from Michałowice to the intersection with the trail leading to Przełęcz pod Śmielcem.

Yellow: From the concrete bridge to the renovated Nad Łomniczką hut.

Blue: From Skalny Stół to Pomezní sedlo.

 

Dogs are allowed on the remaining 97 kilometers of trails in KPN, but with one essential condition: dogs must always be kept on a leash. Dogs are not allowed to run free in Karkonoski Park Narodowy, and violation of this rule may result in fines.

 

The reason for this restriction is to protect the park's sensitive ecosystem and wildlife and to ensure the safety of other visitors. Dogs running free can scare away wildlife, destroy bird nests, and pose a danger to tourists.

 

Before visiting the Karkonosze National Park with your dog, it is therefore necessary to carefully plan your route and find out whether the route is located in an area where dogs are prohibited. Strict adherence to the rules is key to preserving the beauty and health of the Krkonoše nature for future generations and ensuring a pleasant experience for all visitors, whether with or without a canine companion.