From Malá Úpa to Sněžka
When you say Sněžka, many people think of the cable car leading from Pec pod Sněžkou to the highest mountain in the Czech Republic. However, there is a trail that offers something much more valuable – an unforgettable experience of nature, peace, and breathtaking views. Start your hike in Malá Úpa, where you will find breathtaking views that no cable car can offer.
Cable car vs. hiking from Malá Úpa
The cable car is quick and easy, but the red trail from Malá Úpa reveals the true beauty of the Krkonoše Mountains. You’ll experience silence, nature, and unforgettable landscapes step by step.
From Malá Úpa to Sněžka:
The ridge trail marked in blue runs along the Czech-Polish border with views toward Karpacz. On this trail, you’ll summit Tabule (1,284 m) – one of the best viewpoints. The path continues gradually uphill via Jelenka and Svorová hora to the top of Sněžka. The full route is about 8 km.
- Start: Malá Úpa (Pomezní Boudy, 1,050 m)
- Destination: Sněžka (1,603 m)
- Length: approx. 8 km
- Elevation gain: approx. 550 m
- Duration: 3–4 hours
From Pomezní Boudy, follow the red trail through forest paths to the Jelenka hut. Rest there, then tackle the steeper rocky section to the summit.
Return via Tabule: The best views in Krkonoše
Skip the same route back – return via the peaceful blue trail through Svorová hora and Tabule. This part offers some of the most breathtaking views in the entire region.
The trail winds through quiet mountain scenery and wide meadows, far from the crowds.
- Return route: Sněžka – Svorová hora – Tabule – Pomezní Boudy
- Length: approx. 8 km
- Duration: 3–4 hours
Do something for your health – and enjoy the reward
Save money, stay active, and feel the reward when you reach the peak by foot. Afterward, relax with a delicious pancake or hot chocolate in the café at Hořec Centre – like home in the mountains.
