Mountain rescue - Špindlerův Mlýn - Giant Mountains. "Heroes in red jackets" as they are also called - they are constantly watching over you if you are on a mountain hike or on the slopes

Mountain rescue - Špindlerův Mlýn - Giant Mountains

"Heroes in red jackets" as they are also nicknamed - you always care about you if you are on a mountain hike or on the slopes. Without realizing it, the Mountain Service takes care of your safety in the mountains.
Mountain service are professionals as well as volunteers. They are truly heroes. When you imagine their commitment to saving the lives of tourists lost in a winter blizzard or fog, rescue operations in hard-to-reach and dangerous terrain, they hold this title rightfully.

In addition to providing first aid, the Mountain Service also regularly monitors avalanche danger and weather developments and issues appropriate warnings. He is also engaged in preventive and educational activities. Their task is also the maintenance of winter bar markings, which will be damaged by the onslaught of weather or the indiscipline of visitors to the mountains.
The staff of the Mountain Service uses snowmobiles, snowmobiles, skis, sledges, rescue dogs, climbing equipment, etc. for the trips.

Good to know:

• The mountain service uses a single telephone number +420 1210 available non-stop
• save this number on your mobile phone before setting off on a mountain hike
• Remember that the weather in the mountains is very variable and can change within an hour
• Before you go hiking, inform your friends or the hotel reception about your route
• recharge your mobile phone properly before the hike
• do not overestimate your strength and plan your trip properly
• if you are unsure of the difficulty of the route, go to the local Information Center for advice or ask us
• pay attention to proper, waterproof clothing and wear suitable footwear
• do not underestimate the Giant Mountains - you are in the mountains
• protect nature and follow the visiting rules of the Krkonoše National Park

Address:

Dům Horské Služby
Svatopetrská 260,
543 51 Špindlerův Mlýn

Mountain service - phone:
+420 1210 - non stop

+420 606 157 923
+420 499 433 230

Email: hskrkonose (@) horskasluzba.cz

GPS: 50.7246750N, 15.6096431E

Where can you get to us? You can navigate HERE on this link.