Pardubice Airport 1 hr 50
Giant Mountains (20 min) Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Elbe Spring (46 min) A popular hiking destination, this spring site, the source of the Elbe River, features public art. Wang Church (2 hr 10) 12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Krkonoše National Park (41 min) Mountainous national park & UNESCO-listed biosphere containing the Czech Republic's highest peak. Kleine Koppe (1 hr 44) Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Szrenica (2 hr 38) Mountain offering scenic overlooks & chair lifts to the top, as well as trails for skiing. Przełęcz Karkonoska (5 min) Medvědín (32 min) Mountain offering year-round activities such as hiking & skiing, plus a playground & bobsled track. Wielki Szyszak (19 min) Soaring granite peak with rugged hiking & panoramas of verdant countryside from the summit. Śnieżne Kotły (31 min) Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Chojnik Castle (1 hr 52) Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Karkonosze National Park (2 hr 14) Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort (13 min) Ski resort with slopes, snow parks, instruction & equipment rentals, plus bars, restaurants & shops. Pancava Falls (44 min) Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Sněžka (1 hr 21) Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. |