Pardubice Airport 1 hr 38
Kleine Koppe (1 hr 19) Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort (25 min) Ski resort with slopes, snow parks, instruction & equipment rentals, plus bars, restaurants & shops. Śnieżne Kotły (51 min) Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Sněžka (56 min) Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. Medvědín (42 min) Mountain offering year-round activities such as hiking & skiing, plus a playground & bobsled track. Černá hora (39 min) Mountain featuring a resort that offers skiing, a toboggan run, snowboarding & more. Wang Church (1 hr 20) 12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Růžová hora (56 min) Clad in conifers, this summit is home to the mid-station of the Sněžka mountain cable car. Chojnik Castle (1 hr 26) Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Pancava Falls (1 hr 20) Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Giant Mountains (35 min) Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Herlíkovice Ski Resort (15 min) Sprawling recreation area with winter skiing & snowboarding, plus hiking & cycling in summer. Karkonosze National Park (1 hr 39) Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Elbe Spring (1 hr 19) A popular hiking destination, this spring site, the source of the Elbe River, features public art. Krkonoše National Park (14 min) Mountainous national park & UNESCO-listed biosphere containing the Czech Republic's highest peak. |