Driving the paved road to Okraj Pass on the Polish-Czech border
Poland, europe
56.4 km
1,054 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, road trip lovers, buckle up for the Okraj Pass! This beauty straddles the Poland-Czech Republic border, clocking in at 1,054 meters (that's 3,458 feet!). Think epic views connecting Lower Silesia (Poland) and the Hradec Králové Region (Czech Republic).
Fun fact: the Germans carved this route out back in '37. The road is paved, but don't get complacent – some parts are tight, and you'll definitely feel those inclines hitting a max of 10%! You'll be cruising along Road 368 (Poland side) and Road 252 (Czech side).
The whole shebang stretches for about 56.4 km (35 miles), running from Jelenia Góra in Poland to Trutnov in the Czech Republic. Prepare for some killer scenery!
Where is it?
Driving the paved road to Okraj Pass on the Polish-Czech border is located in Poland (europe). Coordinates: 52.6054, 17.5351
Road Details
- Country
- Poland
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 56.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,054 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 52.6054, 17.5351
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