# Karkonosze National Park environmental and tourism issues > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karkonosze-national-park-environmental-and-tourism-issues > Updated: 2026-11-09T11:09:43.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Karkonosze National Park has initiated infrastructure and conservation upgrades to mitigate environmental degradation caused by high tourism volumes. A partnership involving the park, Grupa Żabka, and UNEP/GRID-Warszawa resulted in the renovation of 4.5 km of trails, including the installation of walkways and drainage systems to protect wetlands. Educational initiatives were also expanded through new information boards and maps. Recent reports indicate the park is facing additional challenges from climate change and visitor safety concerns. Temperature data from Śnieżka shows a warming trend, with recent years exceeding historical norms, which threatens cold-adapted plant species and alters the mountain ecosystem. In response, the Polish park is collaborating with the Czech KRNAP to develop a joint strategy for managing tourist traffic and protecting the Karkonosze tundra by 2028. Furthermore, officials have issued warnings regarding improper tourist behavior, specifically noting that sledding is prohibited on hiking trails within the park. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-09: Karkonosze National Park reports rising temperatures and tourist safety concerns Karkonosze National Park reports rising temperatures on Śnieżka and warns tourists against dangerous activities like sledding on hiking trails. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karkonosze-national-park-reports-rising-temperatures-and-tourist-safety-concerns ### 2026-10-26: Karkonosze National Park implements conservation and infrastructure upgrades Karkonosze National Park is renovating trails and enhancing visitor education to protect nature from record tourism, while the historic Odrodzenie facility has officially gained mountain shelter status. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karkonosze-national-park-implements-conservation-and-infrastructure-upgrades --- Cite as: Karkonosze National Park environmental and tourism issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/karkonosze-national-park-environmental-and-tourism-issues