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Tobogganing in Germany at the foot of the Ore Mountains

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In one of the previous articles, I advised you where you can go sledding in the Austrian Alps. But not everyone goes on a winter holiday to this mountain range. So if you are going to spend your winter vacation in the Czech Republic, but enjoy alpine fun, read the following lines. Try to plan skiing in our westernmost mountains - the Ore Mountains.

From Janské lázně to Černá hora

We chose Černá hora as another destination for a half-day trip from Janské Lázně. Since we still had kilometers on our feet from the descent from Sněžka, we decided that it would be enough for us to cover less than two kilometers on foot from the spa colonnade to the boarding station of the Montenegrin Express. This is the name of the cable car that goes to the top of Montenegro.

Twice on Snezka - Weekend in Janske Lazne

With a visit, which came to Janské Lázně on the first weekend of our stay, we went to Sněžka. It seemed that the weather was good for us, we managed to drive less than twenty kilometers to the parking lot in Pec pod Sněžkou in less than half an hour. And all this in partly cloudy weather. The sun was still shining when we arrived at the lower station of the cable car.

Bohemian Switzerland - boat across the Edmund Gorge

After leaving the crowded Eagle's Nest and the Pravčická Gate, we continued towards Hřensko. Even though the road led mostly downhill and was less demanding than the one we had already done, it still gave us a little work. But the surrounding nature was still worth it.

Ore Mountains - West, tips for lookout towers

Plešivec - skiareál

The Ore Mountains are with their length over 130 km our longest and mountain range. Despite their easy accessibility, they are still one of the least visited mountain groups in the Czech Republic. It is due in particular to not very good rumors from the 1990s. At that time, they were known mainly by the devastated top of the forests.

Zillertal Alps

U Zittauer Hutte

For our next trip in the mountains we have chosen the area of ​​the Zillertal Alps.

Šumava and its surroundings - where to stay

Cottage Zach - Sumava

One of the most beautiful recreational areas is Šumava, which represents an extensive mountain range in southwestern Bohemia. Its length from the valley of Chodská Úhlava to Vyšebrodský pass is about 120 km, the maximum width of Šumava and its foothills is 45 km. The highest points of the Šumava on the border ridge reach heights above 1300 m above sea level

Jeseníky - where to stay

CHKO Jeseníky is a protected landscape area in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains, announced in 1969. The PLA is located in the northeastern part of the Czech Republic. Its area 744 km2 (according to GIS) belongs to the largest protected landscape area in the Czech Republic. The PLA lies on the territory of the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions, in parts of Jeseník, Šumperk and Bruntál districts.

Little Fatra in winter and with a bivouac

Little Fatra will not disappoint at any time of year. Not even in winter, when most tourists prefer to be warm in their homes and wait for spring and dust on the haystacks. My disasters were not so dusty yet rather dirty since the last visit to the Poodří Protected Landscape Area, yet it was not possible to pull my heels out of Ostrava. Especially when meteorologists promised the last two days of nice weather.

A picturesque cottage for rent in the Lusatian Mountains

Cottage in the mountains

If you decide to spend your holiday in the Czech Republic this year and you still have not found a place where you can enjoy your days off, choose the breathtaking Lusatian Mountains. It offers many beautiful places and despite the considerable tourist interest, you will enjoy peace and quiet. The holiday experience will also increase your accommodation in a traditional mountain cottage, which will pleasantly surprise you with a low price.

Trip to the Lechtal Alps 2014

Trekshop in the Alps

I present you a video of the trek to the Lechtal Alps. A great trek from Boden via Hanauer Hutte to Steinseehutte and back. Klettersteig Hanuer Hutte and Steinkarspitze. As you can see, you can see the 16 minute video where you can see the use of our Outdoor Equipment in practice.

 

Discovering tours - Carpathian Rus

Ruthenia

Do you want this year's holiday to be truly exceptional and you have a great deal of unconventional experience on it, did you find true cultures and traditions? If so, it's not an ideal choice for a ten-day holiday at a sandy beach on a desert island. By tugging on the beach, enjoy a great rest, but you can bring your burnt belly or back.

New Ski Resort in the Ore Mountains

skiing in the Czech mountains

Since winter this year, skiing in the Ore Mountains will have a new dimension. At the end of the year, a brand new ski resort will open for the public. It is called Plešivec Ski Resort and its center can be found on the same peak near the village of Abertamy. It is really a green field, and the equipment and cableways are getting new thanks to subsidies from the EU.

Skiing in Bukovec Ski Resort (Kempaland)

Ski Resort is located in the village of Jablunkov, district of Frýdek-Místek. The area offers great opportunities such as Skipark, Snowtubing, ski school, children's play area in the snow, Skibar, horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross-country skiing and lots of others. Families with children and seniors will come to theirs. Among other things, it is possible to organize various corporate events, group stays and school trips.

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