Semi-marathon de montagne de Szczytna

Craving a true mountain running lesson, technical and in one of the most stunning and varied ranges of the Sudetes? The Szczytna Mountain Half Marathon is a race that will satisfy trail enthusiasts of the highest standards 🏅! The course of about 21 kilometers winds through incredibly picturesque, forested and rocky trails of the Table Mountains as well as from the Bystrzyckie Mountains. Get ready for a substantial elevation, steep climbs, technical stone-and-root descents, and panoramas that will take your breath away even more surely than your fastest pace 🏁. Once you cross the finish line with pride and a gorgeous keepsake medal around your neck, this mountainous region will offer you great ideas for the rest of the weekend:

Family castle visit on site : Just above Szczytna rises the spectacular 19th-century castle Leśna Skała Castle on the Szczytnik 🏰. It is a neo-Gothic residence perched beside a sheer rock escarpment. The walk to the Szczytnik is a perfect moment in your program: on site, besides the castle, you’ll find a viewpoint offering a breathtaking panorama of the Kłodzko Valley and a unique Stone Way of the Cross.

Romantic two-person walk in a spa town : Discover the neighboring Polanica-Zdrój or Duszniki-Zdrój (just a short drive from Szczytna) 🌳. A stroll through the therapeutic parks beautifully maintained, a visit to the mineral water spa booth or a moment of relaxation by the multimedia fountain, is a fantastic, effortless way to recharge your legs after a mountain half marathon.

Discovering rock labyrinths : Take advantage of the proximity to the Table Mountains National Park 🌲. A trip to the Błędne Skały or the ascent of Szczeliniec Wielki are must-dos for anyone who loves unique rock formations (even if, after the race, we’d recommend shorter and easier trails!).

Table-lands calories for a wolf-like hunger : After conquering such a demanding elevation, your body will crave solid fuel 🤔! In the traditional inns of the Kłodzko region, be sure to order the mythical Kłodzko trout (fried or herb-baked), hearty Silesian dumplings with thick forest goulash, or a comforting kwaśnica, which will instantly restore energy for any ultramarathon.

Put on seriously grippy shoes, stash softflasks in your bag, and line up at this unique Sudeten start line… 🌲 The mountain trails around Szczytna are waiting for your big challenge!