Pec pod Sněžkou

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Pec pod Sněžkou's Crown Jewels

Pec pod Sněžkou serves as the primary gateway to the eastern Krkonoše Mountains. This selection features the ascent to Sněžka, the highest peak in the Czech Republic at 1,603 meters, accessible via a two-stage gondola lift or through the glacial scenery of Obří důl. Highlights include the modern Poštovna post office on the summit, the high-altitude brewery at Luční bouda, and historic mountain huts like Výrovka and Dom Śląski. The area encompasses the third highest peak, Studničná hora, and the protected landscapes of Krkonoše National Park.

Pec pod Sněžkou's Crown Jewels — Map

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Pec pod Sněžkou ⇔ Růžová hora

The first stage of the gondola system connecting the resort town to the intermediate station on the way to the Sněžka summit.

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Sněžka

The summit terminal of the cable car system on the highest peak of the Krkonoše Mountains, situated on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland.

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Krkonoše National Park

Krkonoše National Park is a national park in the Liberec and Hradec Králové regions of the Czech Republic.

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Chapel in the Giant Valley

A small wooden chapel located in the glacial valley of Obří důl, built to commemorate the victims of a 19th-century landslide.

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St. Lawrence's Chapel, Śnieżka

St. Lawrence's Chapel – a Roman Catholic chapel located on the peak of Śnieżka; in Poland.

Vratislav Ansorge / Public domain

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Poštovna

The highest post office in the Czech Republic, housed in a modern eco-friendly structure on the summit of Sněžka, featuring an observation deck and postal services.

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Paroháč

The highest brewery in Central Europe, located within the Luční bouda mountain hut, producing local beer using spring water from the White Elbe.

Jan Jakeš / CC-BY-SA

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Výrovka

A mountain hut situated at 1,363 meters in the saddle between Luční hora and Zadní Planina, offering regional cuisine and accommodation on a major hiking crossroads.

Dezidor / CC BY 3.0

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Pec Ski Resort

A wonderful ski resort with numerous slopes and also a ski arena, a fun place with various jumps and obstacles for snowboarders and others…

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Lanová dráha Portášky

A three-seater chairlift connecting the village of Velká Úpa with the Portášky mountain hut, serving as a starting point for hikes toward the Sněžka ridge.

Štěpánka / CC-BY-SA

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Studničná hora

At 1,554 meters, this is the third highest peak in the Czech Republic, known for its steep slopes and the 'Map of the Republic' snow field that persists into summer.

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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…

Piaseq / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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…

Jan Jakeš / CC-BY-SA

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Dom Śląski

A Polish mountain hut located at the Obří sedlo mountain pass at the base of Sněžka, providing accommodation and services for hikers on the Czech-Polish border.

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Dom Śląski

Dining facility within the Polish Schronisko Dom Śląski, serving traditional Polish dishes such as bigos and pierogi to hikers traversing the main Krkonoše ridge.

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