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Skiing & Mountain Lifts

This collection features the primary transport infrastructure and skiing hubs of the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše), spanning both the Czech and Polish sides. It includes the gondola system to Sněžka, the highest peak in the Czech Republic, and major resorts like Špindlerův Mlýn and Harrachov. The selection covers essential chairlifts serving downhill slopes, cross-country trail access points, and the Kopa lift in Karpacz, facilitating year-round mountain access for winter sports and alpine hiking.

Skiing & Mountain Lifts — Karte

Samuel Tvarožek / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Medvědín

Upper station of the chairlift from Špindlerův Mlýn, located at 1,235 meters. It serves as a gateway to the Vrbata Hut and the source of the Elbe River.

Štěpánka / CC-BY-SA

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Pec pod Sněžkou ⇔ Růžová hora

The first section of the two-stage gondola lift leading from the valley in Pec pod Sněžkou to the summit of Sněžka.

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Sněžka

The summit station of the gondola lift at 1,603 meters, providing direct access to the highest point of the Giant Mountains.

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Špindlerův Mlýn - Medvědín

A four-seater chairlift connecting the town of Špindlerův Mlýn with the Medvědín peak, serving several red and black downhill runs.

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Lanová dráha Portášky

A three-seater chairlift in Velká Úpa that provides access to the Portášky mountain hut and various high-altitude hiking trails.

Andreas Alexander / CC-BY-SA

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Medvědín

The base station in Špindlerův Mlýn for the chairlift ascending to the Medvědín ski area.

Ewa Dryjanska / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Kompleks Narciarski Kopa w Karpaczu

Polish ski resort featuring the Zbyszek chairlift to the Kopa peak, serving as a primary ascent route for hikers heading toward Sněžka.

PatrikPaprika / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Harrachov Ski Resort

One of the most popular ski resorts in the country with excellent conditions.

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Dolna stacja kolei linowej „Zbyszek”

The lower station of the chairlift in Karpacz, Poland, which transports visitors to the Kopa ridge.

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Velká Úpa

Lower station of the Portášky chairlift, located in the center of the Velká Úpa mountain village.

K

Studenov

Ski area in Rokytnice nad Jizerou known for wide slopes suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.

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Dolní stanice lanovky Horní Domky

Base station of the chairlift in Rokytnice nad Jizerou, providing access to the Lysá hora slopes.

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Růžová hora

Intermediate station of the Sněžka gondola lift at 1,334 meters, where passengers can board or disembark.

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Labská

A three-seater chairlift and red ski slope located at the entrance to Špindlerův Mlýn, offering views of the Labská dam.

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Aldrov - Prezidentský expres

A high-speed four-seater chairlift in Vítkovice, serving the Aldrov ski area which features artificial snow systems and night skiing.