Pardubice Airport 1 hr 33
Sněžka (1 hr 3) Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. Medvědín (37 min) Mountain offering year-round activities such as hiking & skiing, plus a playground & bobsled track. Elbe Spring (1 hr 14) 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. Giant Mountains (30 min) Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Chojnik Castle (1 hr 21) Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Kleine Koppe (1 hr 26) Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Wang Church (1 hr 27) 12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Karkonosze National Park (1 hr 43) Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort (20 min) Ski resort with slopes, snow parks, instruction & equipment rentals, plus bars, restaurants & shops. Herlíkovice Ski Resort (10 min) Sprawling recreation area with winter skiing & snowboarding, plus hiking & cycling in summer. Černá hora (46 min) Mountain featuring a resort that offers skiing, a toboggan run, snowboarding & more. Pancava Falls (1 hr 15) Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Śnieżne Kotły (46 min) Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Mumlava Falls (55 min) Visitors can access this picturesque alpine river cascade by hiking along marked trails. |