Łabski Szczyt
Mountain in Poland and the Czech Republic
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Łabski Szczyt or Violík (in Polish and Czech) (German: Veilchenstein) is a mountain peak located in the western Giant Mountains on the Czech-Polish border. The source of the Elbe (Labe) River, one of Europe's major rivers, is situated on the southern (Czech) slopes of the mountain.
- Slezský hřbet
| Łabski Szczyt | |
|---|---|
| Violík | |
The summit as seen from the mountain hut | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,471 m (4,826 ft) |
| Prominence | < 166 m (545 ft)[1] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 50°46′50″N 15°32′44″E |
| Geography | |
  Łabski Szczyt Location within Czech Republic  Łabski Szczyt Location within Poland | |
| Location | Czech Republic / Poland |
| Parent range | Giant Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | public path marked red from Szklarska Poręba |
Situation
In the main range this very distinct peak is situated between Szrenica (separated from it by Mokra Pass) and Śnieżne Kotły, the next peak eastwards being Wielki Szyszak. The summit is entirely on the Polish side.
Tourism
The Polish–Czech Friendship Trail crosses the summit. Two mountain huts in the vicinity: Polish Schronisko pod Łabskim Szczytem[2] and Czech Labská bouda – a modern concrete eight floor block, completed in 1975, a representative of brutalist architecture.[3]