Pec pod Sněžkou (Ski Pec ski resort) is a charming town, mountain resort and a popular tourist center in the Czech Republic. It is located in the valley of the Upa and Zielony Potok rivers, between the peaks: Cerna Hora (Czarna Góra - 1299 m above sea level), Lisci Hora (Lisia Góra - 1363 m above sea level), Studnicni Hora (Studzienna Góra - 1554 m above sea level) and Śnieżka (1602 m above sea level).
What is worth visiting in the area of Pec pod Sněžkou?
While in the vicinity of the mountain resort of Pec pod Sněžkou, it is worth visiting:
- Horpoda na Peci - a wooden inn built in 1793 in the very center of the town (previously, there was an inn in this place built in 1644),
- the baroque church of the Holy Trinity in Velka Upa, which was built in the 18th century,
- stone chapel of the Virgin Mary from 1888,
- a chapel in Obrim Dule, which was built at the end of the 19th century as a memorial site for the victims of floods and mudslides,
- a chapel in Chaloupki from 1834 with a modern sculpture of a pilgrim,
- chapel of St. Barbara on Hnedy Vrch, inside which there are frescoes from the life of the patron saint of miners,
- a historic settlement in Wielka Upa with an old rectory, a road and a school,
- historic cottage complexes,
- adits of a former iron, arsenic and copper mine, whose history dates back to 1511,
- water pump station with a Pelton turbine, which operated in the years 1912-1956,
- concrete bunker from the 1930s.
Is it possible to get to Śnieżka itself from the town? One of the biggest attractions of the area is the gondola lift, launched in 2014, which takes you to Śnieżka. Another attractive way to reach the top of the Karkonosze Mountains is to hike one of several available mountain trails. How to get from Karpacz to Pec pod Śnieżką? The town has a direct bus connection with Karpacz via Kowary.
What attractions does the Pec pod Sněžkou ski resort offer for mountain lovers?
There is a thriving complex of ski lifts and attractive slopes including: Javor - Zahradky - Bramberk. Pec pod Sněžkou (Ski Pec) itself is one of the largest Czech ski resorts. The largest ski area in the Czech Republic - Pec pod Sněžkou has several kilometers of snow groomer slopes. The longest of them is also the longest and best-lit ski slope in the Czech Republic.
There are approximately 10 perfectly prepared ski lifts in the area of Pec pod Sněžkou, which together can serve 13,000 people per hour. There are also attractive places for freeride and snowboarding enthusiasts. It is worth noting that some lifts operate during the season from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and some offer night skiing - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17.00 to 9 p.m.
The ski area of Pec pod Sněžkou (Ski Pec) is also the best area for cross-country skiing, known as the "Krkonoše main route". Pec pod Sněžkou cross-country skiing operates dynamically as part of the "Runners are also skiers!" program, under which cross-country skiers of all ages can enjoy several kilometers of delightful trails along with a full range of additional services to facilitate the enjoyment of this sport.
What interesting things does Pec pod Sněžkou offer to families with children?
The Pec pod Sněžkou ski resort offers a whole host of attractions dedicated to the youngest ski enthusiasts and families with children, which is why it is considered a child-friendly place and the best place for families with children. The ski station offers not only family passes and family promotions for ski equipment rental, but also numerous ski schools and the possibility of individual lessons, including family ones. There is also a children's park on site - the Klondike fun park and the Skiport Babylift. Additionally, every Thursday there are family competitions organized on the Eso ski slope.
Ski Resort Pec pod Śnieżką has launched a special telephone line for missing children and parents looking for their children. You can also complete a satisfaction survey on site, in which you can include suggestions for changes to improve the comfort of using the facility. Once a week, winners are selected at random from among those who completed the survey and receive one-day passes.
What other attractions await tourists visiting Pec pod Sněžkou?
As a break from downhill and cross-country skiing, Ski Resort Pec pod Śnieżkou also offers attractions such as:
- snow tubing,
- horse sleigh rides and trips by dog sled or on horseback,
- 900-meter toboggan run (Relax Park),
- ice rink,
- bowling alley,
- wellness and fitness centers,
- numerous bars, restaurants and discos,
Interesting facts about the tourist center of Pec pod Sněžkou? The town of Pec pod Sněžkou received the note "under Sněžkou" only after World War II. Previously, Pec was part of the town of Velka Upa.