Szlak JelonkówWhat to see in Zabobrze
4 little deer of Szlak Jelonków
Zabobrze is the largest and most populous district of Jelenia Góra, spread along the Bóbr river north of the centre. It is a modern, residential part of the city – and on the Szlak Jelonków trail it is represented by four deer of a very contemporary character.
The modern face of the city
Zabobrze was built mainly in the 1970s and 1980s as a large housing estate and today buzzes with everyday life: schools, a university, shopping centres and sports grounds. By the skatepark stands Skejtek with a skateboard, and in front of the Leroy Merlin store Leroyek – the guardian of DIY enthusiasts.
Learning and military history
Zabobrze is home to the Karkonosze University of Applied Sciences, on whose campus – the former grounds of the Higher Officers' School of Radio Engineering – stands Radiotechnik. By the Druh Youth Hostel keeps watch Harcerz, a popular stop for trips heading into the Karkonosze.
How to connect with the rest of the trail
From Zabobrze it is a short way to the centre with the Town Hall Square and the old town, and on to the spa district of Cieplice. You will find all the Zabobrze deer on the map above.
Frequently asked questions
How many deer are in Zabobrze?
Four: Skejtek, Leroyek, Radiotechnik and Harcerz.
What to see in Zabobrze?
The skatepark, the campus of the Karkonosze University of Applied Sciences and four deer of the Szlak Jelonków trail. It is also a convenient shopping and transport base of the city.
Where is Zabobrze?
It is the largest district of Jelenia Góra, north of the centre, along the Bóbr river.
