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Krkonoše (Giant Mountains)

There is no other region in the Czech Republic where you can find so many sub-alpine prospects and so many skiing resorts than in Krkonoše (Giant Mountains). The birthplace of skiing in Bohemia, this beautiful mountains rank among the most popular destinations in Central Europe.

The region includes the ridges of the Giant Mountains, including the highest mountain in the Czech Republic – Sněžka (1602 meters) and the spring of one of the longest European rivers, the Elbe. The most precious gems of the region include the unique Nordic tundra on the mountains crests (such as the peat bog in Úpa), rare plant and animal species, as well as many preserved examples of shepherd huts and vernacular architecture, for instance in Paseky nad Jizerou. The same applies to several historically and architecturally towns at the foothills of the Mountains – Jilemnice, Vrchlabí, Trutnov, Hostinná and others.

The most important summer and winter resorts include Harrachov, Špindlerův Mlýn, Pec pod Sněžkou and Janské Lázně. The Giant Mountains also include a sophisticated system of hiking and cycling trails, beautiful panoramas and mountain lodges, ski lifts and funiculars, well-kept ski slopes and technical monuments such as the cog railway from Tanvald to Harrachov. The region’s history is well documented in the interesting exhibitions offered by local museums.

Our tips and recommendations for visitors to the Giant Mountains would include one of the many local sports resorts which provide opportunities for numerous wellness activities, traditional as well as adrenalin and extreme sports, and many cycling routes and trails.

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