Excursion Tips

• Stone observation tower built in 1892 
• Beautiful view of the Krkonoše mountains from 1019 m above sea level
• Only 50 m from the upper station of the cableway to Žalý 
• Open from 10 to 16 o'clock (in favourable weather conditions)
• Website: www.zaly.cz

Take the cableway to Žalý and go for a walk or a bike ride:

• 1. Žalý — Rovinka — Janova hora — Herlíkovice, car park (length: 22 km)
• 2. Žalý — Rovinka — Bubákov — Herlíkovice (length: 15 km)
• 3. Žalý — Vrchlabí — Herlíkovice, car park (length: 14 km)
• 4. Žalý — Möhwaldova bouda — lower station of the cableway (length: 3,5 km)

• You can hike to the highest mountain in the Czech Republic for example from Špindlerova bouda (9.5 km)
• Take the bus from Sněžka back to Špindlerův Mlýn or follow the marked trails
• Website: www.horasnezka.cz

• the mightiest river in Bohemia, the Elbe, springs at 1 386 m above sea level in peatlands in Labské Louky
• Its is 1 122km long, 364.4 km of which is in the Czech Republic
• Near Labská bouda, the Elbe forms a 40m waterfall to Labský Důl to continue to Dívčí Lávky and through a deep valley to Špindlerův Mlýn and the Krkonoše foothills

• maps the history of the west Krkonoše from the 13^th century till the present day
• includes an exhibition concerning the beginnings of Czech skiing (since 1914) and a unique movable nativity scene with sound effects
• opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 8 - 16
• website: www.kmjilemnice.cz

• Located in Vrchlabí 
• Permanent exhibition of the Krkonoše, including  historical collections, art, archaeological collections, botanical collections and zoological collections
• Open year-round: from Tuesday to Sunday, 8–17

• Romantic region by the Jizera river, less than 100 km to the north-east of Prague
• Because of its diverse natural wonders and beautiful historic sights, this region was named Bohemian Paradise by the visitors of the spas in Sedmihorky in the 19^th century
• Website: www.ceskyraj.cz

• The ruins of a caste in Bohemian Paradise from the 14^th century that was owned by the Vartemberk family
• Two basalt rock formations (lower called Baba (Old Woman), higher called Panna (Virgin))
• The caste was besieged several times and the last time it was conquered was in 1648 by the Swedes
• Viewpoint under Panna rock formation
• Website: www.hrad-trosky.eu

• One of the largest and most beautiful zoos in Central Europe
• Home to approximately 300 animal species, more than 2,300 specimen
• Safari open during peak season (July, August)
• Open daily from 9 to 18
• Website: www.zoodk.cz

• One of the few accessible and also one of the largest dolomite cave systems in Bohemia
• The caves are unique for their largest underground lake
• website: www.bozkovske-jeskyne.cz

• The rack railway from Tanvald to Harrachov is a Czech rarity
• A ride in the unique locomotive is an experience you will never forget
• website: www.zubacka.cz

• tennis, golf simulator - Vrchlabí
• horse riding - Vítkovice v Krkonoších, Strážné
• rafting, rope adventure park - Špindlerův Mlýn
• indoor swimming pool, sauna, salt cave - Jilemnice 
• football stadium, athletic court, ice arena, aquapark - Vrchlabí
• bobsleigh track, aquapark - Špindlerův Mlýn