Pardubice Airport 1 hr 40
Giant Mountains (1 hr 13) Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Studniční hora (31 min) Černá hora (21 min) Mountain featuring a resort that offers skiing, a toboggan run, snowboarding & more. Sněžka (27 min) Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. Růžová hora (27 min) Clad in conifers, this summit is home to the mid-station of the Sněžka mountain cable car. The Timber Trail, Krkonoše (30 min) Panoramic forest views from a tall, tornado-shaped tower with a long slide down from the top. Karkonosze National Park (1 hr 21) Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Chojnik Castle (1 hr 8) Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort (1 hr 3) Ski resort with slopes, snow parks, instruction & equipment rentals, plus bars, restaurants & shops. Wang Church (1 hr 2) 12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Ski Resort Černá Hora (28 min) Ski area with more than 50km of slopes, plus bike & scooter rides though woods & meadows in summer. Kleine Koppe (1 hr 1) Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Pancava Falls (1 hr 52) Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Śnieżne Kotły (1 hr 54) Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Krkonoše National Park (34 min) Mountainous national park & UNESCO-listed biosphere containing the Czech Republic's highest peak. |