Pec pod Sněžkou and the surrounding mountains

Pec pod Sněžkou

The chalet stands in a quiet part of Pec pod Sněžkou, at the edge of the forest and a few minutes' walk from the centre. In winter, Pec is part of the largest ski area in the Czech Republic; in summer, it is the starting point for Sněžka and the Giant Valley.

Distances

Centre of Pec
100 m
Javor pistes
800 m
Sněžka cable car
800 m
Ski bus stop
400 m
Wellness Pecr
100 m
Penzion Eden
100 m
ČEZ 150 kW charger
approx. 500 m
Multi-storey car park for a second car
500 m
Winter

Winter

Pec pod Sněžkou is part of SkiResort Černá hora – Pec, the largest ski area in the Czech Republic. One ski pass covers Pec and the neighbouring areas (Černá hora, Velká Úpa, Černý Důl, Svoboda nad Úpou), linked by ski buses. Pec itself has 14 km of pistes, the Hnědý vrch and Zahrádky Express chairlifts and nine drag lifts. On selected days there is night skiing on Javor from 6 to 9 pm, on the widest floodlit pistes in the country. For cross-country skiers, the groomed Krkonoše Ridge Trail is within reach.

Summer

Summer

A cable car runs from Pec over Růžová hora to the summit of Sněžka, the highest mountain in the Czech Republic; 30% off with the Krkonoše Card. The Hnědý vrch lift runs all year, up to a lookout tower with views across the Krkonoše ridges. Footpaths lead into the Giant Valley and to the historic Kovárna mine, cycle routes through the surrounding valleys. Grund Resort golf course is about 15 minutes by car.

The owners' recommendations

Winter

  • Night skiing on Javor

    On selected days from 6 to 9 pm, on the widest floodlit pistes in the Czech Republic.

  • Up Hnědý vrch by chairlift

    The chairlift to Hnědý vrch and a run back down to Pec.

  • Krkonoše Ridge Trail

    A groomed cross-country trail within reach of Pec.

Summer

  • Sněžka and the Giant Valley

    By cable car over Růžová hora to Sněžka, and back on foot through the Giant Valley.

  • Lookout tower on Hnědý vrch

    By lift all year round, with views across the Krkonoše ridges.

  • The Kovárna mine

    A historic mine, the destination of a walk from Pec.

Getting here

By car via Trutnov and Svoboda nad Úpou, with snow chains in winter. Parking outside designated areas is not permitted in Pec pod Sněžkou; guests park directly at the chalet. Long-distance buses run to the centre of Pec; timetables are on IDOS.

On the map