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Královéhradecký kraj

Wild Upa – Obří Důl (Giant Gorge) loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

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Czech Republic

Northeast

Královéhradecký kraj

Wild Upa – Obří Důl (Giant Gorge) loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

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Wild Upa – Obří Důl (Giant Gorge) loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

02:39

9.22km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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Start point

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1.29 km

Pec pod Sněžkou

Highlight • Settlement

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.

Pec pod Snezkou is surrounded by many peaks. Ruzova hora (1300 m above sea level) is located in the north-east, a number of the highest Giant Mountains - Snezka (1602 m above sea level), Studnicni hora (1554 m above sea level) and Lucni hora (1547 m.) In the north m above sea level). To the west, the city territory border Zadni planina and Lisci hora.

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2.53 km

Wild Upa

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Beautiful cascades, since the river flooded the town of Peck several times, it was straightened and secured with a dam.

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2.72 km

Bridge over the Úpa

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Small bridge, beautiful view

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3.39 km

Úpa Cascades

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful way always worth a way

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3.86 km

Mountain hut in Obří Důl

Highlight • Mountain Hut

My favorite lodge, with table football for the kids and delicious food. Unfortunately only open three days a week.

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4.45 km

Mountain hut under Sněžka

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice Baude with delicious current menu, wifi and a changing room

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4.63 km

Chapel in the Giant Valley

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel reminiscent of a landslide in 1897 with seven dead in the Riesengrund. Was locked.

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4.78 km

Obří Důl (Giant Gorge)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A few beautiful little waterfalls are there, otherwise you will see only a few hotels and guesthouses.

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9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

3.15 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

1.59 km

333 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

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Comments

July 22, 2024,Kleine Runde zum Riesengrund

This hike begins in Pec pod Sněžkou and leads past the reservoir.

Past the valley station of the cable car to Sněžka, the path leads along the Úpa river into the picturesque Obří důl valley.

There you reach the chapel in the Giant Mountains, surrounded by the slopes of the Giant Mountains.

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July 24, 2023,Wanderung PEC Riesengebirge

A very nice hike with beautiful views and a very nice cottage to stay.

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August 17, 2025,Riesengrund (Obřì Důl)

From Pec pod Sněžkou (Petzer), we walk into the beautiful Riesengrund valley. The paved path leads along the Ùpa mountain stream. The valley is very pretty, the path easy to walk, and even suitable for strollers. Where the paved path ends, the ascent to Sněžka begins. Although we went there on a Sunday during peak season, we didn't have to …

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Wild Upa – Obří Důl (Giant Gorge) loop from Pec pod Sněžkou

Pec pod Sněžkou

Wild Upa

Bridge over the Úpa

Úpa Cascades

Mountain hut in Obří Důl

Mountain hut under Sněžka

Chapel in the Giant Valley

Obří Důl (Giant Gorge)

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