The highest mountains of the Giant Mountains
The most important mountains in the Giant Mountain
In the Giant Mountains you will find not only the highest mountain in the Czech Republic – Sněžka, but a number of other peaks higher than 1,000 meters above sea level. Come and see the highest of them
Sněžka
The highest mountain in the Czech Republ
Sněžka (1 603 m asl / previously shown as 1 602 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains, but also throughout the Czech Republic. With its slightly pyramidal appearance is recognizable from afar and really stands out among the other mountains being generally in the shape of protracted weathered ridges. Thanks to the cableway, generally easy access from villages in the Giant Mountain and its importance, there are always crowds of tourists for most of the time throughout the year. continue reading
Luční hora
The second highest mountain in the Czech Republic
Luční hora „Meadow Mountain“ (1 555 m asl) is not only the second highest mountain in the Czech Republic, but also the highest mountain, which falls into the „inland“ of state (the highest mountain Sněžka is located on the border with Poland). Along with the adjacent Studniční Mountain, however, these are basically only such bland ridges. It is officially forbidden to climb the Meadow Mountain continue reading
Studniční hora
The third highest mountain in the Czech Republic
Studniční Mountain (1,554 meters above sea level) is the third highest mountain in the Czech Republic. Together with the neighboring Meadow Mountain it is more flat ridges than dominant mountains such as the nearby Snezka. Access to the summit is not officially allowed. continue reading
Vysoké Kolo
The highest mountain in the western Giant Mountain
Vysoké Kolo „High Wheel“ (1,509 m above sea level) also known as Velký Šišák from Polish name Wielki Szyszak is the highest mountain in the western Giant Mountains and the fourth highest mountain in the Czech Republic. There is a mound on top. The original route to the summit is officially forbidden (unnecessarily). continue reading
Violík
Small rocky pyramid
Violik (1,472 meters above sea level) situated in the western Giant Mountains is the seventh highest mountain in the Czech Republic. However, it is only a relatively small ridge on the main Krkonoše ridge. Even so, it is easily recognizable from a distance thanks to the small rocky pyramid at its top. It is the nearest mountain to the source of the Elbe. It is also known under the Polish name Łabski Szczyt continue reading
Malý Šišák
Mountain above Spindlerovka
Malý Šišák (1,440 m above sea level) is one of the highest mountains in the Krkonoše Mountains. It is located directly above the busy Silesian pass with the famous mountain hotel Spindlerovka. Unfortunately, it is officially forbidden to ascent this peak. continue reading
Kotel
Landmark of the Western Giant Mountains
Kotel (1 435 m asl) – the tenth highest mountain in the Czech Republic and the eighth highest in the Giant Mountains is very recognizable peak from all outlook points in the foothills of Giant Mountains and the Bohemian Paradise thanks from its vast, glacier-formed cirques on its south side (Velká a Malá Kotelní jáma – „Large and Small Boilers pit“). But from the other side – from Vrbatovo návrší („Vrbata hillock“) it looks more like a upland plain, which ends with a huge wall. There is no tourist route leading to the very flat top, only a footpath. continue reading
Harrachovy kameny
Lookout peak with rocks
Harrach's stones (1,421 m asl) are among the highest peaks of the Giant Mountains, but from a distance it is only a low hill. On the other hand, it is an interesting observation peak with nice rocks continue reading
Mužské kameny
Impressive rocks
Man's stones (1,417 m asl), with its height, is the 15th highest mountain in the Czech Republic. It is located directly on the border with Poland on the path of Polish-Czech friendship. More than the mountain itself are interesting ten-meter rocks at the top of which is a very nice view. continue reading
Dívčí kameny
Beautiful rock formations
The girls' stones (1,413 m) are the 16th highest peak in the Czech Republic. Like the slightly higher Male Stones, it is located on the main Krkonoše ridge on the border of Poland with the Czech Republic continue reading
Vrbatovo hill
Peak with a famous mound
Vrbatovo hill (1,412 m above sea level) is quite an indistinct peak, but thanks to the famous mound Hanče and Vrbata it is already identifiable from a distance. It is a very easily accessible peak, thanks to the nearby Masaryk mountain road, which will take you here by bus. It is a great starting point for a number of hiking trails continue reading
Svorová Mountain
Flat peak east of Sněžka
Svorová Mountain (1,411 m asl) is one of the highest mountains in the Czech Republic, but it is not very significant. From a distance it looks like a massive spherical peak overgrown with kneeling. However, the main ridge hiking trail leads over its peak. continue reading
Kozí hřbety
Jagged mountain ridge above Spindleruv Mlyn
The Krkonoše Mountains are famous for their long flat ridges, except for the dramatic Kozí hřbety towering just a short distance from the center of Krkonoše – Špindlerův Mlýn. The highest point is the viewpoint Krakonoš (1,422 m asl), but the typical peak is the so-called V peak (1 387 m asl). Unfortunately, hike through this ridge is forbidden. continue reading
Szrenica
Polish outpost of the Giant Mountains
Szrenica (1,362 m asl) is the first significant peak on the western Krkonoše ridge and the first accessible to tourists. The whole belongs to Poland and on its top is exposed a large tourist cottage. continue reading
Černá hora (Giant Mountains)
Massif above the town Jánské Lázně
Thanks to its location in the south of the Giant Mountains, transmitter on the top and its size is the massif of Černá hora one of the most typical mountains in the Giant Mountains. In addition, the peak is accessible by cable car, so it is a very good starting point for this part of the Giant Mountains. continue reading
Medvědín
Mountain of Spindleruv Mlyn
Medvědín is the most frequented mountain in Špindlerův Mlýn. Mainly due to the fact that the cable car leads to it. In winter there are skiers and in summer tourists or families with children. It is an interesting starting point for hikes in the direction of Vrbatova chata and beyond continue reading
