The best of the Giant Mountains
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
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… continue reading
Sněžné jámy - Snow Pits
The largest remnant of the Ice Age in the Krkonoše
One of the biggest natural attractions of the Giant Mountains is the huge glacial karsts – Snow pits. The pit… continue reading
Labský důl
The largest canyon in the Giant Mountains
The way through mighty Labský důl („The pit of Elbe“) is one of the biggest attractions of the Czech part of… continue reading
Kamieńczyka waterfall
The highest waterfall of the Polish Giant Mountain
The most beautiful waterfall of the whole Krkonoše /Giant Mountain/ (and the highest on the Polish side of… continue reading
Mumlava waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in the Czech Republic
Mumlava waterfall is one of the biggest attractions of western Giant Mountains. Thanks to the nearby holiday… continue reading
Wielki Staw Lake
The most beautiful lake in the Giant Mountains
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
Pielgrzymy
The most beautiful rock formations of the Giant Mo
On the Polish side of the Giant Mountains you will find the most beautiful rock town in this mountain range –… continue reading
Mali Staw Lake
Accessed glacial lake
Mali Staw Lake (1 183 m asl) is the second largest glacial lake in the Giant Mountains. Unlike the larger… continue reading
Modré sedlo
The way between Lucni and Studnicni moun
Modré sedlo („Blue pass“; 1 510 m asl) is the highest mountain pass in the Czech Republic. It lies between… continue reading
Kamieńczyka Canyon
The most beautiful canyon of the Giant Mountains
Surprisingly, you can also find a gorge in the Krkonoše Mountains. Just above Szklarska Poreba you will find… continue reading
Úpské peat bog
The source of the rivers of Úpa and the White Elbe
Úpské peat bog (1 432 m above sea level) is an extensive high-lying peat bog. It is a classic Nordic tundra… continue reading
Big waterfall of the White Elbe
The most picturesque waterfall in Krkonoše
Almost at the beginning of the picturesque valley of the White Elbe is located the most beautiful of the… 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… continue reading
Labská Dam
The first dam on the Elbe
Just below Špindlerův Mlýn is the Labská reservoir. It is the first and thus the highest situated dam on the… continue reading
The source of the Elbe
The source of the most important Czech river
On the Elbe meadow at an altitude (1387 m n. M.) is the source of most important Czech river – the Elbe. In… 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… continue reading
Small Elbe waterfall
Beautiful waterfall in Labský důl
Five meters high Little Elbe waterfall is easily accessible from the hiking trail leading through the Labský… continue reading
Violík
Small rocky pyramid
Violik (1,472 meters above sea level) situated in the western Giant Mountains is the seventh highest mountain… 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… continue reading
Skalní Stůl (Tabule)
Another view of the Giant Mountains
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