Hala Izerska and Chatka Górzystów — how to get there

From the Szklarska Poręba side, the easiest way to Hala Izerska and Chatka Górzystów is from Polana Jakuszycka: the yellow trail to the Orle tourist station, then about 6 km on the red trail to the hut. Line 311 trains stop at Polana Jakuszycka, and there is an underground car park at the sports centre.

Where to start

The best starting point is Polana Jakuszycka. Line 311 trains stop by the Lower Silesian Sports Centre, which has a 200-space underground car park — see the parking page.

The route from Jakuszyce

  1. From Polana Jakuszycka follow the yellow trail along an old asphalt road to the Orle tourist station.
  2. From Orle take the red trail to Hala Izerska — Chatka Górzystów is about 6 km away.

Other options

  • From Szklarska Poręba: the blue trail via Konna Ścieżka, the bridge over Jagnięcy Potok and the foresters’ chapel.
  • From Świeradów-Zdrój: the blue trail via Polana Izerska.

Official sources do not publish walking times, so check them on a hiking map before you go.

Prices, hours and rules may change — please check the official website before you go.

Other attractions nearby

Orle Tourist Station (mountain hostel)

Szklarska Poręba – Orle

A year-round mountain hostel in a former glassmaking settlement on the Izera — where trails meet for Hala Izerska and Czech Jizerka.

Polana Jakuszycka

Szklarska Poręba – Jakuszyce

Poland’s cross-country skiing capital at 880 m — with a railway stop, an underground car park and trails into the Izera Mountains.