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The most beautiful places in the Krkonoše

The best of the Giant Mountains

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful places in the Krkonoše
Updated: 21.06.2020
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Giant Mountains are the highest mountains in the Czech Republic with plenty of trails for hikers and cyclists. There are also beautiful waterfalls, canyons and remains of the Ice Age. An overview of the most beautiful and interesting places you can see in the Giant Mountains can be found in this overview

1.
Sněžka

The highest mountain in the Czech Republ

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| Altitude: 1 603 m / 5 259 ft

Sněžka (1 603 m asl / previously shown as 1 602 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in the Giant… continue reading

2.
Sněžné jámy - Snow Pits

The largest remnant of the Ice Age in the Krkonoše

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| Altitude: 1 470 m / 4 823 ft

One of the biggest natural attractions of the Giant Mountains is the huge glacial karsts – Snow pits. The pit… continue reading

3.
Labský důl

The largest canyon in the Giant Mountains

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| Altitude: 1 000 m / 3 281 ft

The way through mighty Labský důl („The pit of Elbe“) is one of the biggest attractions of the Czech part of… continue reading

4.
Kamieńczyka waterfall

The highest waterfall of the Polish Giant Mountain

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| Altitude: 843 m / 2 766 ft

The most beautiful waterfall of the whole Krkonoše /Giant Mountain/ (and the highest on the Polish side of… continue reading

5.
Mumlava waterfall

The most beautiful waterfall in the Czech Republic

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| Altitude: 775 m / 2 543 ft

Mumlava waterfall is one of the biggest attractions of western Giant Mountains. Thanks to the nearby holiday… continue reading

6.
Wielki Staw Lake

The most beautiful lake in the Giant Mountains

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| Altitude: 1 225 m / 4 019 ft

Wielki Staw (1 225 m asl) is a lake of glacial origin on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains. There is no… continue reading

7.
Pielgrzymy

The most beautiful rock formations of the Giant Mo

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| Altitude: 1 199 m / 3 934 ft

On the Polish side of the Giant Mountains you will find the most beautiful rock town in this mountain range –… continue reading

8.
Mali Staw Lake

Accessed glacial lake

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| Altitude: 1 183 m / 3 881 ft

Mali Staw Lake (1 183 m asl) is the second largest glacial lake in the Giant Mountains. Unlike the larger… continue reading

9.
Modré sedlo

The way between Lucni and Studnicni moun

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| Altitude: 1 510 m / 4 954 ft

Modré sedlo („Blue pass“; 1 510 m asl) is the highest mountain pass in the Czech Republic. It lies between… continue reading

10.
Kamieńczyka Canyon

The most beautiful canyon of the Giant Mountains

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| Altitude: 845 m / 2 772 ft

Surprisingly, you can also find a gorge in the Krkonoše Mountains. Just above Szklarska Poreba you will find… continue reading

11.
Úpské peat bog

The source of the rivers of Úpa and the White Elbe

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| Altitude: 1 430 m / 4 692 ft

Úpské peat bog (1 432 m above sea level) is an extensive high-lying peat bog. It is a classic Nordic tundra… continue reading

12.
Big waterfall of the White Elbe

The most picturesque waterfall in Krkonoše

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| Altitude: 815 m / 2 674 ft

Almost at the beginning of the picturesque valley of the White Elbe is located the most beautiful of the… continue reading

13.
Kozí hřbety

Jagged mountain ridge above Spindleruv Mlyn

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| Altitude: 1 387 m / 4 551 ft

The Krkonoše Mountains are famous for their long flat ridges, except for the dramatic Kozí hřbety towering… continue reading

14.
Labská Dam

The first dam on the Elbe

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| Altitude: 690 m / 2 264 ft

Just below Špindlerův Mlýn is the Labská reservoir. It is the first and thus the highest situated dam on the… continue reading

15.
The source of the Elbe

The source of the most important Czech river

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| Altitude: 1 387 m / 4 551 ft

On the Elbe meadow at an altitude (1387 m n. M.) is the source of most important Czech river – the Elbe. In… continue reading

16.
Mužské kameny

Impressive rocks

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| Altitude: 1 417 m / 4 649 ft

Man's stones (1,417 m asl), with its height, is the 15th highest mountain in the Czech Republic. It is… continue reading

17.
Small Elbe waterfall

Beautiful waterfall in Labský důl

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| Altitude: 870 m / 2 854 ft

Five meters high Little Elbe waterfall is easily accessible from the hiking trail leading through the Labský… continue reading

18.
Violík

Small rocky pyramid

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| Altitude: 1 472 m / 4 829 ft

Violik (1,472 meters above sea level) situated in the western Giant Mountains is the seventh highest mountain… continue reading

19.
Harrachovy kameny

Lookout peak with rocks

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| Altitude: 1 421 m / 4 662 ft

Harrach's stones (1,421 m asl) are among the highest peaks of the Giant Mountains, but from a distance it is… continue reading

20.
Skalní Stůl (Tabule)

Another view of the Giant Mountains

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| Altitude: 1 282 m / 4 206 ft

Skalní Stůl (1,282 m above sea level) or also called as Tabule is a peak located on the main ridge of the… continue reading

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