Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) - Czech republic
These mountains are situated in north-east part of Bohemia on the frontier with Poland.
Giant Mountains are the highest mountain range in Czech Republic. The highest point of this range -and at the same time of the whole Czech Republic –is Sněžka the peak 1602 m high.
The mountains of Krkonoše are, thanks to big quantity of rare sorts of plants and animals declared in 1963 as National Park (KRNAP).
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Harrachov circle
Cycling of curve
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This route belongs to those of middle stage difficulty. Your starting point will be from bus terminal in Harrachov. You drive against Ryzí Brook stream and continue in direction to Rýžoviště, turning aside to the right, mounting the hill, following yellow marked tourist trail and cyclimg route No. 7 into Studenov col. Now, you follow cycling route No. 4, drive round Studená Hill and mount hilllock Čertova pláň (Devil´s Plain) up to the crossroad known as „Ručičky“ (Small Hands), and continue downstairs the valley, in left direction, cross Ryzí Brook and descend the path along the brook for approx. 500 metres distance and, consequently, you turn to the right on so called „log of wood way“. Following cycling route No. 2B, you turn round Plešivec, and reach Mumlava Valley shortly, up to crossroad, named as „Krakonoš Breakfast“. When you continue your way downstairs, you reach Mumlava Waterfall, and consequently the community of Harrachov within couple of minutes. So, there is continuation of your cycling route in front of you, in north direction, following cycling route No. 2, up to the top of Kamenec Hill, Jakšín and below Mrtvý vrch (Dead Hill) in close vicinity of Nový Svět (New World) Pass. Here, there is crossborder to Poland. Afterthat, you descend the road in south direction, and reach shortly back the town of Harrachov.
Route length: 30 kms
Character: This route has middle stage of difficulty.
Photo: Klára Svobodová
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