The famous and large ski and tourist center Pec pod Snezkou is 769 m above sea level. and is located in the Eastern Giant Mountains, in the deep valley of the Upa river below the highest Czech mountain - Snezka (1602 m above sea level). A chairlift leads from the northern part of the city to Ruzova hora and Snezka. The town of Pec pod Snezkou consists of two historical parts - Velka Upa with the original mountain architecture buildings on the mountain slopes and the actual Pec with the center at the confluence of the Upa and Zeleny potok.

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November 21, 2022

Mountain biking

Pec pod Snezkou is surrounded by many peaks. In the northeast lies the forested Ruzova hora (1300 m asl), in the north a whole range of the highest Krkonoše mountains - Snezka (1602 m asl), Studnicni hora (1554 m asl) and Lucni hora (1547 m above sea level). To the west, the city territory is bounded by Zadni planina and Lisci hora.

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October 30, 2023

Hiking

Visually very appealing environment, every person who wants to explore the area has to move away from the road....

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1. View of Sněžka – View of Śnieżka loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

13.3km

04:57

810m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

18.3km

06:25

940m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Wild Upa – Úpa Cascades loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

9.23km

02:44

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 810 m

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Monday 23 March

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Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Northeast, Czech Republic

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Pec pod Sněžkou

1. View of Sněžka – View of Śnieżka loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

2. Śnieżka (Schneekoppe) Summit – View of Śnieżka loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

3. Wild Upa – Úpa Cascades loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

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