Summer activities

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SNĚŽKA - CLIMBING OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

The summit of Sněžka (1602 metres above sea level) has been attracting wayfarers for more than five centuries. Its name is derived from the Czech adjective sněžná, which means snowy, covered with snow in English.

By its shape, Sněžka resembles a three-sided pyramid, with a steep northern slope falling into Poland, a western ridge to the Úpská rašelina tableland and a southern slope into Obří důl (Giant Valley). The national border between the Czech Republic and Poland crosses the peak of the mountain, which boasts unique alpine nature unparalleled in Central Europe.

The summit of Sněžka can be reached by many ways from various directions.

1. By cableway
2. From Pec pod Sněžkou via Obří důl (Giant Valley)
3. From Pec pod Sněžkou via Růžohorky
4. From Velká through the valley of Šraml via Růžohorky
5. From Velká Úpa via Růžohorky using the cableway to Portášky
6. Via Richter's Huts, Výrovka and Luční bouda (Meadow Hut) (variant via Modrý důl - Blue Valley)
7. By cableway to Hnědý vrch, via Liščí hora, the bistro Na Rozcestí, Výrovka and Luční bouda (Meadow Hut)
8. Via Severka, the bistro Na Rozcestí, Výrovka and Luční bouda (Meadow Hut)
9. From Horní Malá Úpa via the Jelenka Hut

Whichever way of ascent you choose, be ready for a change of the weather and temperature, as the altitude on the summit is 800 metres higher than down in the valley.

TOURISM

The abundant number of tourist routes in the region will lead you into splendid mountain countryside with numerous beautiful views of long valleys and massive ridges of the highest Czech mountains. When discovering Pec pod Sněžkou itself and its surroundings, it is advisable to use the scores of marked walking routes.

PORTÁŠKY CABLEWAY

The Portášky cableway, the heart of the SKI-Port skiing area, is located in the centre of Velká Úpa. The cableway operates throughout the year. In the summer season you can use it to a comfortable ride from the car park directly to a ridge route leading to Růžová hora and Sněžka or over a hill to Dolní Malá Úpa.
The transportation of bicycles, prams and dogs is free of charge.

RELAXPARK

Mountain bobsleigh track
The bobsleigh track is 900 metres long and its upper end is accessible by a ski lift. A two-seat special bobsleigh suitable also for parents with children can reach the speed of up to 40 kmph, but a control allows you to determine the speed of the ride yourselves. At some places, you ride as high as eight metres above the ground.
Gigantic slides
Three stainless steel slides, each about 55 metres long, are designated not only for children, but also for adults. Special sliding pads are used during the way down, so there is no danger of damage to clothing.
Trampolines
Overcome the gravity! Each trampoline can be used by up to eight children and adults with the weight of up to 70 kg.
Pulley ride - FLY
Experience real adrenaline entertainment. Two 220 and 120 metres long sections cross the Bukové údolí Valley in the height of 15 metres. The entrance and exit are located directly in the centre of Relax Park.
Rope centre - Monkey Park
The park consists of 22 subsequent rope obstacles including 4 bridges (crossings). Entry to Monkey Park is allowed to children and adults from 140 cm of height and only after they go through special instructing by the expert personnel of the park. Other facilities available include a climbing wall, archery for children and adults, and a mountain bike and off-road scooter hire.

KOVÁRNA MINE

The historical mine Kovárna (Forge) in Obří důl (Giant Valley) is operated by the Czech Speleological Society, group Albeřice. The tickets are sold exclusively by the Veselý výlet (Cheerful Trip) municipal information centre in Pec pod Sněžkou. You can book your ticket by purchasing it personally, or by phone on the number +420 499 736 130, or sufficiently in advance by e-mail on the address info@veselyvylet.cz.

The service operates under in all weathers. Expect a trip of an hour and a half from Veselý výlet in the centre of Pec to a hut near the entry to the mine, where you need to be at least 15 minutes before entering the underground, in order to receive protective equipment and the instructions.

The Kovárna mine is opened in the months of July and August. The undemanding route A with a programme lasting for an hour operates from Thursday to Sunday every week with the entries to the mine at 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30 and 16.00 hours. The ticket costs CZK 180. The more demanding route B takes almost three hours and begins on all Saturdays and Sundays at 10.15 and 14.45 hours. The entrance fee is CZK 350. The capacity of each tour is ten visitors for both routes A and B.

WHERE TO FIND SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT?

BOWLING & DISCO
Bowling and disco also represent popular types of entertainment. You will find music entertainment in Meex club in Pec pod Sněžkou and bowling in the Bowling and Gaming House Velká Úpa, Bowling Bar Pec pod Sněžkou, Bowling Pension Relax Velká Úpa or in the Máma hut.

WELLNESS A FITNESS
After an exhausting tourist or sport programme you can enjoy a wellness programme in the Horizont hotel. A public swimming pool is located also in the Energetik hotel.

SPORT CENTRE in the Horizont hotel
- counter-current swimming pool (outside entry to the pool with the possibility of sunbathing is available in the summer months)
- sauna with a refreshing pool and a relaxation area
- whirlpool and a solarium
- massages: classical, chocolate, honey and Thai
- fitness: exercising machines, rowing simulator, stationary bicycles
- spinning: spinning lessons led by a professional instructor
- bowling alley
- table tennis
- ricochet: 2 Fiberesin courts
- squash: 1 court

ECOLOGICAL FARMS AND ENVIRONMENT
There are two ecological farms in Pec: near Lesní bouda (Forest Hut) at the foot of Liščí hora (Fox Mountain) and near the Děčínská bouda hut at Růžohorky. You can also visit the environmental protection exposition of the administration of the Krkonoše National Park in Obří důl (Giant Valley).

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