The most beautiful rock formations in the Giant Mountains
The most beautiful rocks of the Giant Mountains
The Krkonoše Mountains are not just long mountain ridges, waterfalls and former glacial valleys. You will also find a lot of interesting beautiful rock formations. Let's see where the most beautiful ones are.
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 – Pielgrzymy (Pilgrims). Yes, there are really no limits to imagination here. You will find them right next to the yellow hiking trail rising to the main Krkonoše ridge 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
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
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
Krakonoš Pulpit (Czarcia Ambona)
The highest rock formation in the Giant Mountains
Krakonoš's pulpit (Czarcia Ambona) is a rock formation located in the Polish part of the Giant Mountains. You can find it at the famous Snow Pits next to the mountain hut near the Snow Pits. It is the highest granite tor in the Giant Mountains continue reading
Slonecznik - Noon stone
Rock lookout on the main Krkonoše ridge
Slonecznik or Czech Polední kámen is a distinctive 12 meter high rock located below the peak of Stříbrný hřbet (1,490 m above sea level) There is also a crossroads of red and yellow tourist paths continue reading
Pig stones
Rocks of three piglets visible from afar
Svinské kameny can be found on the Czech – Polish border just a short distance from the Szrenica mountain. In Polish they are called Trzy Świnki – Three Pigs. continue reading
Jan's rock
An interesting peak at the Devil's Mountain
Janova skála (1,002 m above sea level) is just over a thousand meters above sea level, so it is one of the few important peaks in the Giant Mountains. It is more interesting only due to its top, which is in the form of a massive rock continue reading
They roar the rock
Massive rock above Klínový stream
Just a short distance from Strážné, directly above the valley of the Klínový brook, stands the massive Hranostají skály massif. The rock is popular among climbers and offers several routes of varying difficulty continue reading
