Snow mountain in the Czech Republic. Krkonoše and Sněžka mountain - the highest point in the Czech Republic
Mountain. Continuing the story of our mountain trip, I will tell you about the very purpose of our trip.
Snezhka (Czech Sněžka, Polish Śnieżka, German Schneekoppe) is a mountain peak in the Krkonoše massif, on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic. The height of the peak is 1603 m, it is the highest point of the Giant Mountains, the Sudetes and the Czech Republic. The top and one of the slopes are in the Czech Republic, the other slope is in Poland. The mountain is made up of slates. The slopes are covered with forests, mountain meadows and stone placers. The border of the forest is at an altitude of 1250-1350 m.
Along the way, many stalls with all sorts of sheep and not only nonsense
From useful raincoats (pelerines) are sold there. If it starts to rain in the mountains, an umbrella will definitely not help you in the mountains.
There are several routes (link all possible will be at the end of the post). We chose the longest and easiest and most beautiful, as it seemed to me - blue. There are roads everywhere, there are signs everywhere, and also, a lot of people - you won’t get lost, in general :)
Our path began from Vanga
* Consecrated on July 28, 1844, the wooden Evangelical church, brought here from the Norwegian city of Wang by King Frederick William IV of Prussia, became a tourist attraction known as the Shrine of Wang (Świątynia Wang). This church was built at the turn of the 12th-13th centuries from pine logs in the town of Vang on the shores of the lake of the same name in southern Norway as one of about a thousand (only 28 survived to this day) so-called frame or mast churches-stavkirke (Nor.: stavkirke) and is now the oldest wooden church in Poland. In the 19th century, the church fell into disrepair and was put up for sale in order to be dismantled and rebuilt in a new location. Norwegian artist Jan Christian Dahl, while in Dresden, persuaded the King of Prussia to buy a church for the Berlin Museum. In 1846, the dismantled church was transported first to Szczecin, and then to Berlin, but the king's friend, Countess Friederike von Reden from Bukovets, persuaded him to move the church to Shlensk. The church was transported along the river Odra, first to Malchitse, and then to Upper Karpacz, where it was installed. The church was built without a single nail, and inside there is an original carving.
Prussia is everywhere :)
Forgive me...well, I don't know who, but it won't hurt them, it's a very steampunk building. Beautiful.
From this point especially
At the beginning of the route, you need to buy a ticket, because. all that you will see further is the national natural park. You can not buy it, no one will ask you later, but 6 zł is not the money worth saving. The money, I'm sure, will go to good causes.
And then there will be a bunch of photos of nature :)
Meadows, fields, an incredible (for me) amount of BLUEBERRIES! :)
A house where children were told about the animals that live in the area. There is also a toilet, if anything, and picnic benches.
And my favorite heather! :) Everywhere and everywhere
Pasha offers to close his mouth tightly (otherwise the caterpillar will count its teeth ... such a children's folklore he had in childhood, I didn’t know about it and until the age of 18 I never followed this rule when meeting with hairy caterpillars), we take the animal to the bushes, not to be crushed
First Mountain Shelter (Schronisko) - Schronisko PTTK Samotnia
You can spend the night inside (which is done by those who worried in advance and decided to conquer the mountain in 2 days). As Olya later told us, you need to book rooms in such places in advance, because. it is not customary to stop with tents in the Polish mountains (forbidden), and there are many people who want to spend the night there
You can also have a bite to eat and drink Czech beer there.
Mountain Lake
By the way, it's pretty steep slope, as for me. Some manage to walk and smoke at the same time, which is outrageous and amazing. More and more Czechs are coming to the meeting.
The next mountain retreat on our way Strzecha Akademicka
there is also everything you need to relax, except for Czech draft beer :)
The snow is already close, the landscapes are breathtaking, in our inexperienced eyes
There is a cable car, but it somehow works chaotically in the off season, and it’s more interesting to climb on foot
Let's move on, clouds
The goal is already very close, the third shelter
and then there is the Czech Republic
And here the most difficult thing begins (or not, depending on which path you choose) - we chose (my husband chose) black ... It was the most terrible 500 meters of our entire expedition. A steep slope, with a bunch of people and children, sharp stones, handrails on one side and a rocky cliff on the other (here I thought that we were buying a ticket as insurance if we suddenly climbed and fell off (park administration insurance - like - you are warned, we some "athletes" ran downstairs, and then the brain drew terrible pictures - if he stumbles and flies down, everyone will fly, knocked down by an idiot, like skittles ... brrr ...)
When we reached the top, we were red and wet. For this reason, folks! If you are not dressed in special tourist clothing - bring a change of jersey and, if possible, a singlet - we immediately went here
Changed clothes in the toilet, cooled down. Inside there is ... I will not tell you what is there, let there be a surprise. At the time of our visit, unfortunately, the cafe overlooking the surrounding area was closed.
It's very windy outside. From the Czech side, the Czechs rise on the lift and the Poles descend to the Czech Republic.
In the summer of 2016, the tour to the Czech Republic ended with a novelty - a stop in Szklarska Poręba and a visit to the Sniezka mountain in the Krkonoše massif, on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic. The height of the peak is 1603 m, it is the highest point of the Krkonoš, Sudetes and the Czech Republic. The border of the forest is at an altitude of 1250-1350m.
The name of the mountain comes from the noted in the XVII century. the local name for the Krkonoše Massif is the Snowy Mountains (Czech Sněžné hory). Current Czech name Snezka Snezovka Pahrbek Sněžny Riseberg George Agricola Riesenkoppe Schneekoppe("snow peak").
There is a popular ski resort on the mountain with a cable car going to the top from the town of Pec pod Snezkou located at the foot of the mountain. Skiing from Sněžka is possible for 5-6 months a year, the peak is covered with snow up to 7 months a year. There are 22 lifts of two types, which serve up to 7,500 people per hour.
Szklarska Poręba (Polish: Szklarska Poręba) is a city in Poland, located in the southeast of Poland, near the border with the Czech Republic and Germany.
It has the status of a city commune, the Elenegursky poviat is part of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship,. The population is 7002 people (as of March 31, 2011). The ski resort is located in the Sudetenland between the Karkonose massif and the Jizera Mountains in the valley of the Kamennaya River at the foot of the Szrenica Mountain (1,362 m) at an altitude of 440 to 886 m.
Szklarska Poręba is the largest ski tourism center in Poland. Well-equipped ski slopes of varying difficulty, beautiful nature and developed tourist infrastructure have made this place of Polish land attractive for many lovers of active winter recreation. The location close to two other popular ski resorts - Karpacz and Spindlerov Mlyn - make this place unique and attractive. Szklarska Poręba is rightly called the "pearl of Karkonosze". Wonderful climatic conditions, picturesque landscapes, downhill slopes of various categories of difficulty make this region one of the most favorite vacation spots for both experienced skiers and beginners.
Mountains, forests, waterfalls, beautiful landscapes - all this can be seen in the vicinity of the city, which has a long history. The history of the origin of the city dates back to the middle of the 14th century and is associated primarily with the production of glass and the extraction of precious stones. The group was taken on a tour of a glass factory. The guide complained that the carpet factory was closed.
The past of Szklarska Poręba is associated with the glass industry and the extraction of precious stones, but the present and future of the spa town is connected with the tourism industry. The air here is crystal clear and enriches the blood with oxygen, increasing hemoglobin, which is extremely beneficial for human health.
Skiing in Szklarska Poręba means 20 km of excellent ski runs and 100 km of cross-country ski runs. All slopes are equipped with artificial snow devices, which guarantees good conditions for skiing from November to April. There are 23 lifts here. The center of the resort is Mount Shrenica (1362m), where the "Ski Arena" (5 ski slopes) is arranged. The simplest are "Pukhatek" (length 1470m, with artificial lighting) and "Bystra" (2510m). More difficult will be "Snowflake" (2080m) and "Lolobrigida" (4400m), and, finally, "The Wall" (2000m) - the most difficult downhill run. A chair-lift cableway leads to Szrenica. There are snow cannons along all trails.
Szklarska Poręba is one of the fastest growing resorts. In 2010, a year-round toboggan run, a dinosaur park were opened here, a new 6-seater chair lift was built, and all ski slopes were expanded (now the minimum width of slopes is 30 meters).
The name of the mountain comes from the noted in the XVII century. the local name for the Krkonoše Massif is the Snowy Mountains. Current Czech name Snezka("Snowy") was adopted in 1823. Prior to this, the mountain was called Snezovka(with the same meaning), and even earlier - Pahrbek Sněžny("Snow Hill"). The first recorded German name for the mountain is Riseberg("giant mountain") is mentioned by George Agricola in 1546, then the mountain was called Riesenkoppe("giant peak") and finally the current name Schneekoppe("snow peak").
The first mention of climbing the peaks of Sněžka dates back to 1456, when an unknown Venetian merchant climbed the mountain in search of precious stones. Soon several settlements of miners were founded, extracting copper, iron and arsenic in the bowels of the mountain. The adits, with a total length of up to 1.5 km, have survived to this day.
The mountains encircle the Czech Republic from almost all sides, but to call the ski resorts an important component of the country's recreational infrastructure is out of the question... Yes, and the numbers confirm this. There are many mountains, but they are all quite low and gentle, and more like snow-covered hills than mountain ranges. The highest point in the Czech Republic is Mount Sněžka (1603 meters). She will be discussed today.
What awaits visitors:
First of all, locals love Snezhka as one of the few developed and well-equipped ski resorts in the country. Largely thanks to him, at the foot of the mountain, the fashionable resort of Pec pod Snezkou was founded.
In total, the Pec pod Sněžkou ski resort has 12 pistes (8 red, 3 blue and one black). The top point of the descent is at an altitude of about 1200 meters. Descent according to your taste and according to your skills - here you can find both experienced skiers and snowboarders, as well as beginners who still feel insecure on the slopes.
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Incredibly beautiful panorama…
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Snow-covered massif of the Krkonoše
Continuing to praise the slopes of the resort, it is worth saying that their total length is 10.5 kilometers, a third of which are covered with artificial snow. And the length of the longest route is one and a half kilometers! Several easy trails are equipped with a lighting system, which allows you to ride without problems even in the dark. In total, there are 22 lifts in the resort. The only problem you may encounter here is the lack of available hotel rooms, which should be booked in advance. And don't forget to take your camera with you - against the backdrop of the peaks of the Krkonoše massif, excellent pictures are always obtained!
Information for travelers:
The cost of the lift is 450 CZK per day (children - 340 CZK). It is more profitable to take a weekly pass for 1800 kroons (for children - 1000 kroons).
How to get there:
Address: Zahrádky 257, 542 21 Pec pod Sněžkou. GPS coordinates: 50.6853, 15.7339.
The mountain is located 170 kilometers from Prague. You can get there by car or by bus from the Prague Black Bridge train station. The bus ride can take up to four hours and will cost you 180 kr.
Hello friends! December snow brings winter fun to mind, and I decided to introduce you to the ski resorts in the Czech Republic that surround the highest peak in Bohemia. This is Mount Śnieżka, which belongs to the Krkonoše mountain range and which has risen to the clouds by 1602 meters.
Not such a significant height for a mountain peak, but a very suitable area for the development of skiing.
Our summer trip did not contribute to the ski slopes in any way, but it was very convenient to get acquainted with the infrastructure of the resorts and see everything from a height. In winter, climbing to the top and leaving yourself to be torn apart by an icy wind is a pleasure for the most hardened. But to take a summer trip is available to everyone. Convenient hiking trails and cable cars are adapted for this.
Cable car stations that take you to Sněžkou are located in the most popular ski resorts - Spindleruv Mlyn and Pec pod Sněžkou. There are also several lifts to neighboring peaks. Take a look at how the ski lifts and ski resorts of the Czech Republic are located on the map:
For our journey, we have chosen a route that starts in Pec pod Snezkou. Therefore, I will focus on the following:
- Ski resort Pec pod Snezhkou
- Hiking route to the top
- The best ski resorts in the Czech Republic
Pec pod Sněžkou - Czech resort in the Krkonoše mountains
The resort town of Pec pod Sněžkou is located in a picturesque place between the mountain peaks of the Krkonoše ridge. Once upon a time there were two villages in this place. We can say that fate itself prepared such a turn for them - to become a ski center. And if you take another look at the map above, you will notice that Pec is surrounded by several peaks. And typical landscapes of the town are as follows:
Tourism in this region began to develop in the XIX century. It must be admitted that there was a time for modern years Pec pod Snezhkoy has earned the fame of a mountain resort. Currently, people come here both in winter and in summer. The town has expanded, pleasant hotels have been built here (without chic, but ordinary comfortable ones) and restaurants:
The most popular entertainment is climbing Snezhka. The Czechs even have such a tradition - to climb to the top on January 1st. As a rule, representatives of the government also participate in this event. A lot of people gather, and everyone goes up on foot.
As I already mentioned, you can climb Sněžka from this resort town without much difficulty using the lanovka - I like this Czech definition of a cable car. The distance from the foot to the top is solid, so most of tourists prefer a comfortable way of lifting:
Our small company was also divided by interests according to the level of physical fitness and readiness to overcome the walking route. Our sons - young hardy people - of course, chose the pedestrian climb. And the rest, less young and hardy, climbed into the cockpit)))
Conquering Snowball Mountain
Climbing in the cockpit and looking at the beautiful mountains from above is a pleasant experience. But still, the walking route is much more picturesque. Our real tourists first walked along a rocky path in the middle of a dense forest:
The higher the path climbed, the more often wonderful landscapes opened up from behind the trees:
Probably, they laughed, looking at the so-called travelers imprisoned in cabins, who exchanged the pleasure of communicating with nature for elementary comfort:
At times, the route ran past small tourist bases. They are scattered in islets, as is usually the case in mountainous areas.
I love how particularly picturesque the highlands in the Czech Republic are because they are quite inhabited, in addition to their natural beauty. So almost everywhere in and in other northern regions of the country: you look in one direction - mountains with rocks, in the other - a small village on a hill. Here are the views that open up when climbing Snezhka:
At a certain height, the Krkonoše tundra begins. Mount Snezhka is unique in that, with its moderate height, it combines various geographical zones. In central Europe, by the way, the tundra is no longer found. Here the vegetation changes, the trees are stunted:
And what an alien landscape ends directly at the top! This is the very top of Snezhka, where both active and passive tourists arrive:
Several structures have been built at the top. This is a meteorological station and a cafe. In addition to them, there is also a small chapel.
Mount Śnieżka and the ridge on which it is located is the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. Therefore, they rise here from both the Czech and Polish sides. Accordingly, identification marks are installed:
At the top, as expected, strong winds blow. It's cool here even in summer. Amazing landscapes open up in all directions.
well viewed and settlements located at the foot of the mountain in the territory of both countries. I find it difficult to say which of the countries is captured in this photo:
After pampering themselves with superb views, probably 99% of travelers go back to the lane. Tickets can be purchased both in both directions and in one direction. A full round-trip ticket will cost 190 kroons, one way - 100 kroons. Are you interested in how our young and hardy tourists? .. We also went down in a comfortable cabin)))
The best ski resorts in the Czech Republic
Having looked at what fertile land Pec pod Sněžkou is located in, it can be safely included in the main ski resorts of the Czech Republic.
In general, the territory, which stretches along the Czech-Polish border from the city of Liberec to the rock mass, is replete with very attractive mountain resorts. I have already talked about the mountain with its trails, which is located next to Liberec. The ski resort of the Czech Republic Harrachov is well known to fans of this winter sport.
But the alpha star in this host is Spindleruv Mlyn. The popular, cozy, charming town is located to the west of the Sněžka Mountain and for many years has held the title among the best ski resorts in the Czech Republic.
We can say that we only had a reconnaissance of how these places look in the summer. Of course, in order to fully appreciate all the possibilities and advantages, you need to come to the ski resort in winter. Mountain Snezhka offers slopes of any level: for masters of mountain slopes, and for beginners. Friends, if you look at European ski resorts, pay attention to Czech ones. I am sure that a trip to the Czech Republic in connection with this winter hobby will cost much less than to Alpine resorts, and you will get no less pleasure.
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is not only beautiful, special charm of small towns and traditional beer. Here, as elsewhere, eco-tourism is gaining popularity these days: these are Czech and many other natural objects that travelers were not particularly interested in a couple of decades ago.
Description of Snowball Mountain
On the very border between the states of the Czech Republic and Poland are the Giant Mountains (), their highest mountainous part is called the Sudetenland. And one of the peaks of this mountain range bears such an original name - Snezhka. It is entirely of shale origin.
Mount Sněžka is the highest elevation not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the Giant Mountains and the Sudetenland as a whole. The height of the peak is 1603 m, and its feature is the slopes lying one on the side of the Czech Republic, and the other on the side of Poland. All of them up to the mark of 1250-1350 m are densely covered with forests. Further up, mountain meadows and kurumniki (stone placers) begin.
In the 17th century, the mountain was nameless and was considered only a part of the Krkonoše (Snowy Mountains) massif. Since 1823, the inhabitants of the Czech Republic have referred to their highest point as Snow Mountain - Sněžka. Although some historical documents mention that back in the middle of the 15th century it had the German name "Giant Peak".
What attracts Snowball?
The conquest of the mountain was first accomplished in 1456, when one of the merchants of the city of Venice tried to find here gems and minerals. His labors were not in vain and were rewarded: deposits of copper, arsenic and iron were found on Mount Snezhka. Tourists still come here today to visit the galleries. Medieval miners built them quite thoroughly: more than 1.5 km of galleries are well preserved to this day.
Connoisseurs of modern entertainment will be interested to know that a modern one is equipped at the top. In the Czech Republic, Mount Snezhka is covered with snow for about 7 months a year, which is guaranteed to allow you to ski for half a year. At the top, 22 lifts operate daily, which can carry up to 7,500 tourists every hour. At the foot of the mountain, many hotels of various classes, restaurants and entertainment venues have been built.
At the very top there is a hydrometeorological station, outwardly resembling a spaceship. Nearby is an old wooden chapel built in honor of St. Vavrinets and a modern post office building. From here, it is customary for travelers to send relatives and friends a commemorative postcard with the stamp of Snezka.
How to get to Snezhka mountain?
The most beautiful option to get to the ski resort and admire its surroundings from a high elevation is the cable car. It starts at the very foot of the slopes in a small town. On Pink Mountain you make a transfer or a pause, and then climb further in the second stage.
Sports-trained tourists climb Mount Snezhka on foot. For this, several routes of varying difficulty have been developed.
