The highest mountain in the Czech Republic, a distinctive trihedral pyramid, is elevated 1,602 metres above sea level. It is a significant dominant element in the eastern Krkonoše.
The north slopes fall on the Polish side in the valley of the Lomnička, while on the southern side in the Obří Důl. The name is derived from the adjective Sněžná i.e. covered with snow. It is believed that Mount Sněžka was climbed for the first time by an unknown Venetian in 1456.
In 1949 a chair lift was installed from Pec pod Sněžkou. Mount Sněžka is a very popular tourist destination in the Krkonoše.
Locality: to the north from Pec pod Sněžkou.
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Old Post Office on the top of Mount Sněžka
The post-office on the top of Mount Sněžka is the highest point in the Czech Republic where you can obtain a postage stamp.
Pec pod Sněžkou - Růžová hora - Sněžka cabin cableway
A two-stage two-seat cableway with a middle station on Růžová hora. Transport of bicycles impossible at both stages. Dogs must be muzzled.
Hotel Emerich
Hotel Emerich offers accommodation in city Pec pod Sněžkou, in a beautiful area of Giant Mountains.
