Sněžka & the Giant Mountains
Sněžka, Krkonoše · Nature
About
The Czech Republic's highest peak (1,603 m), reachable by cable car.
Background & story
Sněžka or Śnieżka is a mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the Giant Mountains. At 1,603.3 metres (5,260 ft), its summit is the highest point in the Czech Republic, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the Giant Mountains and in the entire Sudetes.
Historical and cultural context is adapted from the linked source. Check opening times, prices and access rules on the official website before travel.
Don’t miss: Stand on the roof of the country on the Polish border — arctic-tundra ridgelines in summer, a major ski region in winter.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
Cable car 08:00–18:00 (weather permitting)
Adult ticket
550 CZK (~€22)
Time needed
Half day
Effort
Demanding
Families
Kid-friendly
Dogs
Generally possible on a leash — confirm
Mobility note
Steps or uneven ground likely
Best time
Ridge hiking Jun–Sep; downhill & cross-country skiing Dec–Mar around Špindlerův Mlýn and Pec.
General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.