Challenging trip on ski alps from Pec pod Sněžkou Giant Mine to Sněžka. You continue through Růžová hora to Pec.
LEGEND TO COLOR HIGHLIGHTING THE TEXT BELOW:
- blue - difficult terrain
- red - avalanche terrain
- purple - difficult orientation and avalanche terrain together
- black - other warnings, or steep mountain terrain
You will be in an area with steep and icy sections that are really dangerous. Take the utmost care.
Description of the ski alpine route:
Pec pod Sněžkou - along the blue to Obří dol - to the saddle below the former Obří bouda (steep and often icy section !!!) - along the red one over the top of Sněžka (steep and often icy section !!! Please be careful with other visitors and way in the opposite direction, take off your skis and walk.) - down the yellow road to the upper station of the cable car on Růžová hora (often blown and icy terrain) through the passage under the cable car (steep and often icy section !!!) ATTENTION! 2 steel ropes lie longitudinally in the whole section !!! - lower station of the cable car - at the exit: follow the yellow road either to the blue one and to Pec pod Sněžkou, or through the meadows of the Větrník and Karlův vrch enclaves and along the unmarked road to Velká Úpa
A safe option is also Růžohorky - green and yellow signs - the upper station of Bobolift - along the ski slope down to Velká Úpa.
When ascending: you can also use the green mark Bukový údolím from Pec pod Sněžkou, but we do not recommend it for downhill (steep and often very icy terrain)
GPX, maps and descriptions to download:
GPS - gpx file download
Map - ski mountaineering route No. 6
Description of the alpine route No. 6
Avalanche fields location description Giant Mine - HERE
Map of Giant Mine - avalanche fields - HERE
Webcam Snězka here and here
Avalanche fields on the route
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These tested and recommended ski alpine routes were created on the basis of the requirements of the Czech Association of Mountain Leaders (CAHV) of the Mountain Service and the considerations of the KRNAP Administration.
Many of the ski alpine trails listed below are not marked with poles or tourist signs in the terrain, and some sections are very difficult to navigate under certain climatic conditions.
In some places on the routes, in their vicinity and on selected sheds, there are boards with a map and a description of a specific route.
Some alpine trails lead through avalanche fields. Under no circumstances underestimate these games. Before the hike, find out the degree of avalanche danger in the given locality - avalanche danger here.
Before the tour, also find out the weather on the ridges of the Giant Mountains - online webcams from the ridges of the Giant Mountains available here.
Please follow the route, do not drive off the road and do not damage the surrounding nature!
Thank you!
- ALWAYS CAREFULLY PLAN THE TOUR ROUTE AND EQUIPMENT ON IT (DO NOT FORGET MEDICINES). PLACE THE TOUR ACCORDING TO THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHICAL CONDITIONS OF THE WEAST IN THE GROUP.
- GET THE MOST INFORMATION ABOUT WEATHER FORECAST, SNOW AND Avalanche SITUATION IN ADVANCE.
- BEFORE GOING FOR THE TOUR, PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROUTE AND EXPECTED RETURN TIME. CHOOSE THE PACE ON THE TOUR ACCORDING TO THE WEAST OF THE GROUP.
- USE THE MAP CORRECTLY, KNOW THE TYPES OF MARKINGS TOURISM SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL MOUNTAINS
- KNOW THE TYPES OF WARNING SIGNS AND THEIR MEANING.
- DO NOT MOVE OUTSIDE THE MARKED ROAD.
- HAVE A FIRST AID KITCHEN WITH YOU AND CAN BE FIRST AID IF NECESSARY.
- KNOW CONTACTS FOR MOUNTAIN SERVICE +420 1210 OR HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICE 155.
- ALWAYS HAVE A FULLY CHARGED, MOBILE PHONE AND GPS POSITION SWITCHED ON.
- KNOW THE PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR IN THE EVENT OF STUDGING, Avalanche FALL, OR CROSSING IN EXPOSED FIELD.
- NEVER UNDERSTAND THE GENTLE AND DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR RESPONSIBLE BEHAVE TO OTHER HAZARDS OR OTHERS.
- FOLLOW THE KRNAP VISITORS 'RULES!
Practical information for ski mountaineers:
A large part of the ski mountaineering routes in the Giant Mountains are not marked in the terrain with poles or tourist signs, and some sections are very difficult to navigate under certain climatic conditions.
The Krkonoše ski trails represent tourist circuits for ski mountaineers or cross-country skiers. These are routes that can be combined with other tourist marked routes and with other roads and non-forest areas in the 3rd and 2nd KRNAP zones.
These are not adventurous downhill rides or slalom among the trees, but routes where it is possible to learn to properly "tread" uphill, go down or just enjoy a nice trip. The origin of these routes is linked to the activities of mountain guides in the Krkonoše Mountains, and therefore they are mainly based on their needs. These circuits were created on the basis of the requirements of the Czech Association of Mountain Guides (CAHV) Mountain Services and the considerations of the KRNAP Administration.
Due to nature protection, skiers in the Krkonoše glaciers will remain inaccessible to skiers.
Important notes for ski mountaineers in Špindl and the Giant Mountains:
- a number of ski alps routes in the Krkonoše Mountains lead directly through the avalanche sections of avalanche tracks !!! Heed these warnings strongly!
- on the contrary, a number of routes also lead in the lower parts of the avalanche slopes, which are not immediately visible from your point of view !!!
- only some so-called regular avalanche tracks are drawn in tourist maps (in addition, their size or extent may vary depending on the current situation, eg due to the fall of forest stands, etc.)
- However, avalanche danger can also threaten in other places (ie outside the marked places on the maps), where the current conditions will be suitable for the formation of avalanches (steep sections, puffy snow, heavy glare, rain, etc.)
- pay attention to small landslides in terrain traps (stream banks, depressions, dimples…)
- Avalanches can occur under specific conditions even in the forest or between trees !!!
- in case of uncertainty, it is better to come back or call for help!
- it's better to call for help before it's too late! Mountain service tel. +420 1210.
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