This route is suitable for active cyclists and athletes. There are many climbs, downhills and various types of surfaces. You will see stunning views, places of interest and military history of the Eastern Krkonoše Mountains. Reserve the whole day for this trip.
From the bus station, go to the main access junction. Go straight on at the junction and just after the bridge turn left to the red-marked cycling trail K1A (THERE IS A STEEP CLIMB OF 27%). Go on through Janovy Boudy until you come to Spálený Mlýn. Cross the main road and ride up the hill to the church in Malá Úpa. At the signpost U Kostela turn right and follow the red-marked trail called cesta bratří Čapků to Rýchorský kříž. Turn left there and go along the cycling trail K1A. This red-marked trail leads to the car park at the military fortresses Babí – Stachelberg (the number of the trail changes to 4502 at Rýchosrské náměstí in Žacléř). From the car park, you can take a detour to Stachelberg with the look-out tower Eliška providing stunning views of the area. After returning to the car park, cross the main road and continue along the red-marked tourist trail to the signpost Pod Dvorským lesem. Continue to Rýchorská bouda, where you can get some refreshments. After a short break, take the cycling trail K26C and descend to the junction at the old brewery in Horní Maršov. Turn right there and follow the green-marked cycling trail K26 for about two kilometres. At the signpost Pod Starou horou follow to the blue-marked cycling trail K25. Continue along this beautiful forest trail to Spálený Mlýn and then return to Pec pod Sněžkou by the same trail you used at the start of the trip.
Tips:
- The pond on the stream Sněžný potok. If you turn right in Prkenný důl and take the road leading to Křenov, you will come to a little pond where you can sit on the bank, play on a swing behind the pond, or go on a boat that is tied at the bank.
- Visit Stachelberg. A huge fortress and other military objects, including one of the largest fortresses in the Czech Republic with a historical display and extensive underground. It was all part of a fortified line defending the Czech Republic from the imminent attack of Hitler’s Germany.
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