Pec pod Sněžkou

Vyhlídky v Peci pod Sněžkou

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

This collection features the highest elevations and most prominent observation points in the eastern Krkonoše Mountains. It includes Sněžka, the Czech Republic's highest peak at 1,603 meters, home to a unique disc-shaped meteorological observatory. Other highlights include the Hnědý vrch observation tower, offering views of the Obří důl valley, and natural quartzite formations like Modré kameny. The selection covers major peaks such as Luční hora and Liščí hora, providing perspectives on the region's subalpine vegetation, glacial valleys, and extensive peat bogs.

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks – Mapa

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Tadeusz Hołdys High-Mountain Meteorological Observatory on Śnieżka

The Tadeusz Hołdys High-Mountain Meteorological Observatory on Śnieżka - an institution of the Institute of Meteorology and Water…

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rozhledna Hnědý vrch

A 27-meter tall observation tower located at an altitude of 1,207 meters. It provides panoramic views of the Sněžka massif, the town of Pec pod Sněžkou, and the Obří důl valley.

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Hubertova vyhlídka

Forest viewpoint located on the slopes above Velká Úpa, offering views of the Úpa river valley and the surrounding ridges of the eastern Krkonoše.

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Modré kameny

Distinctive quartzite rock formations on the slopes of Světlá hora. The summit rock is accessible and provides views towards the Krkonoše foothills and the town of Janské Lázně.

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Sněžka

Sněžka or Śnieżka is a mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the…

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Luční hora

Luční hora, is the cumulonimbus mountain located in the Krkonoše mountains about 5.5 km northwest of the town Pec pod Sněžkou and 4 km east…

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Růžová hora

Peak reaching 1,390 meters, serving as the intermediate station for the cable car from Pec pod Sněžkou to Sněžka. It offers views of the Růžový důl valley.

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Liščí hora

Mountain peak at 1,363 meters offering a wide panoramic view of the Sněžka massif. The area is characterized by dwarf pine growth and subalpine meadows.

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Slatinná stráň

A 1,153-meter peak located between Pec pod Sněžkou and Janské Lázně, known for its flat, peat-covered summit and proximity to the Černá hora bogs.

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Lesní hora

Peak reaching 1,128 meters situated above the Obří důl valley. It is part of the Černohorská ridge and is primarily covered by spruce forest.

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Vlašský vrch

A 1,038-meter peak in the Černohorská ridge, located south of Velká Úpa and east of Pec pod Sněžkou.

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Světlá

A 1,031-meter peak located on the ridge between Černá hora and Modré kameny, covered in dense mountain forest.

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Pěnkavčí vrch

Peak at 1,105 meters located above the village of Malá Úpa, situated near traditional mountain chalets and ski slopes.

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Javor

A 1,002-meter peak rising above Pec pod Sněžkou, forming part of the local ski resort terrain.

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Špičník

A 1,240-meter peak located within the Krkonoše National Park, situated on the ridge near the Modré kameny rock formations.