The Czech Republic not only offers "the Golden City of Prague" to travel fans, but also has many more fascinating destinations - for instance a wide variety of wonderful ski areas! Many lower mountain ranges like the Bohemian Forest, the Ore Mountains or the Giant Mountains promise exiting winter adventures. In the home of the "Rübezahl", the Giant Mountains (Czech Krkonoše) in the north, there are many possibilities for snow sports fans. Besides the well prepared pistes and cross-country ski tracks, the highly equipped ski centres also offer toboggan runs and lovely winter hiking routes.
Giant Mountains:
The highest and most well known mountain range in the Czech Republic are the Giant Mountains. It consists of the skiing regions Špindlerův Mlýn (Spindler's Mill), Harrachov, Pec pod Snezkou, Janske Lasne and Rokytnice nad Jizerou, as well as the highest peak of the mountain range, the Sněžka (Snow Top, 1,602 m). Here you will find the best equipped skiing stations in the Czech Republic! Due to the fantastic touristic infrastructure many world and continental cups as well as ski jumping contests have been regularly held in Harrachov. This region is especially attractive for those who are looking for moderately priced ski holidays.
Bohemian Forest:
The Bohemian Forest is a mountain chain which spreads across 200 km along the Czech and German boarder. Although it is geographically only one mountain range, depending on the region and political boarder line, it is named differently: On the German side it is called Bavarian Forest, in the Czech Republic it is Šumava and in Upper Austria it is named Bohemian Forest. The numerous small ski areas all have their very own character. This means you have a huge choice to pick from. Generally you will find soft hills and ski kindergarten for the little ones, but also more challenging pistes which take you through wonderful forest landscapes.
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In the Czech Republic cross-country skiing is one of the most popular sports. So it's no surprise that cross-country fans will find an extended network of snow sure and well prepared trails in the lower mountain ranges. Most tracks have one thing in common: they are all well signed. Many of these trails take you through quiet and snowy woods and over mountain crests with an impressive panoramic view.
All around Harrachov and Spindler's Mill you will find a network of over 100 km of tracks, perfect for beginners and experts. Well-exercised skiers can take the 30 km long "Giant Mountain Ski Trail" from Johannisbad via the crest of the Giant Mountains just above Pec and Spindler's Mill down to Harrachov - a highlight for every Nordic ski sports fan. A further popular route takes the skiers over 25 km, beginning in Medvedín all around Spindler's Mill over the "Goldhöhe" to the high plateau of Plán. Here you can enjoy skiing above the timberline. br>More information about cross-country skiing in Harrachov und zum cross-country skiing in Spindler's Mill. |
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