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Pančava Waterfall – Labský Waterfall (Elbe Falls) loop from Špindlerův Mlýn

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Northeast

Královéhradecký kraj

Pančava Waterfall – Labský Waterfall (Elbe Falls) loop from Špindlerův Mlýn

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4.8

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2,332

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Pančava Waterfall – Labský Waterfall (Elbe Falls) loop from Špindlerův Mlýn

06:32

20.6km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Krkonošský národní park

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4.64 km

Medvědín Summit Station

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Stylish inn beer and sausage tastes great.

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6.39 km

View of Krkonošský National Park

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For this exceptionality and landscape value, it was declared a national park in 1963. The administration of the area is entrusted to the Administration of Krkonoše National Park, based in Vrchlabí.

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7.00 km

View of the Valley in Krkonošský National Park

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8.90 km

Pančava Waterfall

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The climb was totally worth it, being rewarded with this impressively beautiful waterfall and view 🥰.

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10.9 km

Source of the Elbe

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The Elbe is 1094 km long, making it one of the longest rivers in Europe. It rises in the Czech Republic, then flows through several German federal states and flows into the North Sea near Cuxhaven.

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12.4 km

Labský Waterfall (Elbe Falls)

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Pančavský vodopád is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Krkonoše mountains. It is located 1 km south of Labská bouda, by the Pančavský creek.

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12.5 km

Labský Důl (Elbe Valley Gorge)

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The Elbe rises in the Giant Mountains National Park, flows through Bohemian Switzerland and further through Germany to the North Sea. Thanks to the continuous erosion of the river, a …

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20.4 km

Wooden Bridge over the White Elbe, Krkonoše National Park

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What is a ski resort in winter offers great hiking trails the rest of the year

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20.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

6.55 km

3.98 km

1.65 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

5.21 km

4.51 km

3.87 km

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

16°C

8°C

5 %

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Comments

August 8, 2023,zum Ursprung der Elbe 🇨🇿⛲️

It was a wonderful hike 💕 the way up was difficult and not that easy, but all the effort was worth it 🤩 even if the sky lock opened again in the last few meters, the result was that we had the source to ourselves 😄🌦 From here every single Troften (including my spit 🤭 sorry, but I just had …

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October 23, 2022,Hier entspringt die Elbe 🇨🇿 ⛰🧭🇩🇪 ⛳

A beautiful place worth visiting. Here you will find the coats of arms of the cities through which the Elbe flows. Beautiful views of the peaks of the Giant Mountains that will enchant you, and of course the feeling of having visited a beautiful place and at the same time done something for your health.💫🏞🎨🤩😃

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April 14, 2024,2024 04 14 Elbquelle

The best start for my holiday 'project'
Today we went to the Elbe spring in dry weather. I had previously chosen a circular route from the internet.
The way there was spectacular. Already yesterday on the way there I noticed how much water the Elbe has just a few kilometers after the start. Today it was even clearer. There are …

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October 1, 2024,CZ 🇨🇿 Riesengebirge: Spindlermühle - Elbequelle - Spindlermühle

After arriving yesterday and enjoying Czech cuisine and beer, today was our first tour in the Giant Mountains. We set off from our hotel in Spindlermühle, always along the Elbe, up to the source. The path was initially on asphalt, but quickly changed to rocky paths and led us past bizarre rock formations and waterfalls. 😍 At higher altitudes we …

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November 5, 2024,Eisprung der Elbe mit Elbsprung und Wasserfall

Great hike to the source of the Elbe with waterfalls and perfect weather

Today we went on a wonderful tour to the source of the Elbe! The route took us through picturesque landscapes with breathtaking views of nature. A special highlight were the impressive waterfalls along the way - the sound of the water and the fresh air were simply …

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August 25, 2023,Labský vodopád (Elbfall) – Labský důl (Elbgrund) Runde von Bedřichov

A nice tour, but like many paths in the Giant Mountains, there is also a lot "overdevoleped" here...asphalted, paved, etc.

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July 22, 2023,Von Spindlermühle zur Elbequelle

Apart from all the aisles for the ski slopes, it's a super cool nature. Eclectic and stunning (also for the effort) but the tourist crowds are overwhelming.

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November 2, 2024,Wanderung im Riesengebirge 🇨🇿 Medvědín -Pančava Wasserfall-Elb quelle von Spindlermülhe

Unfortunately, it was already dark when we descended into the Elbgrund.

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Medvědín Summit Station

View of Krkonošský National Park

View of the Valley in Krkonošský National Park

Pančava Waterfall

Source of the Elbe

Labský Waterfall (Elbe Falls)

Labský Důl (Elbe Valley Gorge)

Wooden Bridge over the White Elbe, Krkonoše National Park

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