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Králický Sněžník

is one of the Czech Republic’s highest mountains, ranking third after Krkonoše and Hrubý Jeseník. From a tourism perspective, the region is truly virgin territory. There are no chalets in Králický Sněžník and no asphalt roads run through it. The mountain got its name, Sněžník (Snow-covered), from the fact that its peak remains covered in snow on an average of eight months a year.

Although the larger part of these jagged highlands is situated in Poland (Masyw Sniežnika), the Czech side has plenty to offer visitors.

Five massive peaks protrude from the top of Sněžník’s rounded cupola (1424 metres), featuring the dominant Malý Sněžník (1338 metres), Sušiny (1321 metres), Podbělky (1307 metres) and Klepý (1143 metres). On its southern side you will also find a European watershed – rivers that empty their waters into the Baltic (Kladská Nisa), Black (Morava) and North (Quiet Orlice) Seas. Considering the fact that the top passages are bare, they afford beautiful views not only to Poland and the Moravian side (the Rychleb Mountains and Jeseník) but also to the Bohemian side (Suchý vrch, the Orlický Mountains). Thanks to its height, the region of Králický Sněžník is also situated in the Alpine zone. Several species of protected flora and fauna exist in the region’s easternmost and westernmost parts.

The Lichtenstein chalet once stood in Králický Sněžník. In its place today you will find a baby-elephant statue that has become a symbol of these mountains over time. The source of the Morava River is situated slightly under the peak, not far from the baby-elephant, at a height of 1390 metres.

The main point of entry to the region of the Králický Sněžník Massif from the Bohemian side is the town of Králíky (previously Grulich), which has a very well-known pilgrimage monastery on Matka Boží Nové okno (Holy Mother) Mountain as well as a military history museum . From the Moravian side the region can be accessed from the small town of Staré Město pod Sněžníkem, which was once famous as a metallic ore mining town.

The best equipped ski resort Ski centre Sněžník Nové okno under Králický Sněžník, with several slopes, is situated in the village of Horní Morava, only about 10 kilometres from Králíky. There is also good downhill skiing by the Návrší chalet by Staré Město. Throughout the region there are absolutely fantastic conditions for cross-country skiing, especially for those who love the open countryside and prefer to hit the trails alone.

Tips for trips:

Do not miss "mobilisation"

A weekend in the Králicky, fort region connected with a unique experience called “Mobilisation-Brickworks.” It is a traditional August social event held by the club of military history and collectors of military artefacts, the town Králíky, civil subjects, in cooperation with the Military of the Czech Republic. The main attractions are reenactments of historical battles within the area of the Czechoslovakian...
From the underground to the heavens or How do you like Králiky

Králicko lies in the tourist are Králický Sněžník it is an area with magnificent natural colouring. The mountainous character is primarily created by the majestic massif of Králicky Sněžník in the north with a significant European watershed and source of the Morava River. The south is framed by the last foothills of the Orlicky Mountains, Suchý Peak and its viewing tower. Králicko...
Gift from our friend Harrach or Sliding through Králiky on cross country skis

Cross country skiing is gaining in popularity over recent years. Thanks to new skiing techniques (skating), higher quality equipment and affordable prices for this type of relaxation, it has become a more and more sought after form of how to spend one’s leisure time. Králicko offers a total of 3 machine groomed centres, where skaters and classic skiers will find their own. Easy to access, beautiful...
Mountain tour or Wandering about the peaks of Králíky

In the surroundings of Králík and the entire tourist region of Králický Sněžník there are several massifs reaching altitudes of more than 1000m. Not only do these include popular tourist destinations, bit also numerous peaks where the common tourist does not dare step. We invite you to pilgrimage among the 8 Králický peaks.
On bicycle almost to Sněžník and the neighbours

Králický Sněžník and its 1423 m a.s.l. is the third highest mountain range in the Czech Republic. It is the best challenge for every cyclist. Deep forests, long ascents and descents from the crest to the valley and back, views of the landscape and mountain chalets. This several day programme will satisfy every passionate cyclist and offer a high quality sports experience, while also leading one into...
Skiing on Králicky - differently everyday

Králicko - ski region, where you can ski every day, all week on a different ski run. And all this within just 20 km. You will discover the steepest ski run in the Czech Republic here, specialised snowboard complexes, ski runs for the entire family and beautifully machine groomed cross-country trails. If this is not enough for you, you can try to go a bit beyond the borders to Poland, where the largest...
Tour de Králíky or "Králíky from your bicycle seat"

Cycling through the surroundings of Králík including an all day cycling trip. The rails are mountainous in character (high altitude) and are tailor-made for trained cyclists. We recommend trek or mountain bikes. During the course of 4 days we will lead you on your bicycles through the most beautiful parts of the tourist area Králický Sněžník and the Orlický Mountains. Not only...