The most important mountain saddles of the Giant Mountains
The highest passes of the Giant Mountains
Despite the fact that the Krkonoše Mountains are a relatively short mountain range, the complete ridge is only about 50 kilometers long, you will find several important mountain saddles here, both from a tourist point of view and from a traffic point of view.
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 the second and third highest mountain in the country – Studnicni and Lucni mountain. Because a supply route leads through it to Lucni bouda, its surface is paved. Moreover, it is the highest place where a cyclist can get. Moreover, there is also a memorial monument for the victims of the mountains. continue reading
Obří sedlo („Giant pass“)
The most crowded place thoughout Giant M
Obří sedlo („Giant pass“; 1 390 m asl) is situated to the west of the highest Czech mountain – Sněžka. It is one of the most crowded places throughout the Giant Mountains, because busy hiking trails both from Pec pod Sněžkou and Polish Karpacz lead here. continue reading
View of Mužské kameny
Crossroads under Smělec
Now you will descend to a shallow saddle between the daredevil and Mužské kameny, where this stage ends. The path continues along the ridge or you can start to descend to Martin's hut and further to Špindlerův mlýn or to Poland. continue reading
Slezské sedlo
Bus stop
Slezské sedlo („Silesian pass“; 200 m asl) located below the mountain Malý Šišák (1 439 m asl) is an important tourist spot, because up here leads an asphalt road from Špindlerův Mlýn. Therefore, a bus also comes here. continue reading
Border sheds (1,050m)
Road pass between Poland and the Czech Republic
Pomezní budy (1,050m) is one of the most famous starting points to the Eastern Giant Mountains. At the same time, it is a well-known motorized saddle connecting the Czech Republic with Poland. It is located between Smrčina and Lysečinská hora continue reading
