Nature and outdoor activities in Trutnov

Scenic Peaks & Nature

The Krkonoše and Jastrzębie mountains offer a diverse topography ranging from the 1,033-meter Dvorský les peak to historical observation points. This selection includes the Eliška observation tower, situated within the Stachelberg fortress area, and the Šibenik hill, a significant site of the 1866 Battle of Trutnov. Visitors can explore the Rýchory ridge’s beech forests and the Jánský vrch peak on the Czech-Polish border, or utilize the chairlift at Ski areal Bret for access to higher elevations.

Scenic Peaks & Nature — Map

A

rozhledna Eliška

A 24-meter timber observation tower located near the Stachelberg artillery fortress. It provides panoramic views of the Krkonoše, the Orlické Mountains, and the Polish border.

B

Šibenik

Historic hill featuring a monument to General Gablenz and memorials commemorating the 1866 Battle of Trutnov.

C

Krausova vyhlídka

Rock viewpoint in the Jastrzębie Mountains offering vistas over the Trutnov basin and the Krkonoše foothills.

D

Dvorský les

Dvorský les is a mountain in the Czech Republic. It is the highest peak of Rýchory ridge in Krkonoše mountain range.

E

Ski areal Bret

Winter sports facility in Žacléř equipped with a chairlift, ski lifts, and groomed slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding.

F

Jański Wierch / Jánský vrch

A 697-meter peak in the Jastrzębie Mountains situated on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland.

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