Orlické Mountains - Czech republic
Orlické Mountains are situated on the border with Poland and Czech Republic, in north-east Bohemia. The highest point is Velká deštná (1115 m). Metuje, Bělá and Divoká (Wild) Orlice rivers flow through these mountains. For this area is typical national architecture and many monuments. Part of Orlické Mountains was declared as Protected Natural Area in 1969.
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Ski Area Říčky
Ski centre
Region of Pardubice, Rychnov nad Kněžnou district
This ski area is placed on south-east part of Zakletý Hill, Region of Pardubice, Orlické Mountains, in an altitude of 740-992 metres above sea level. The community was founded at the beginning of 17th century as wood-cutter seat. It is the best ski centre, owing to its advantageous orientation of ski slopes, modern rope lifts and respective altitude. It is an ideal terrain for ski running.
Ski Area Říčky is offering in winter the following services:
- four ski slopes, one of them is ideal for experienced skiers (black), two remaining red routes and one blue route (for beginners and families with children) are available
- evening skiin
- ski running routes
- rope lifts
- ski lifts
- ski learning school for adults and for children
- ski service
- left luggage room
- ski facilities rent
- restaurant on spot
- parking on spot
During summer season, the resort offers:
- rent of terrain carriages and scooters, suitable for descent of red route
- new playground covered with artificial grass
- rope railway
- rope park
- marked tourist trails
- cycling
Ski lifts:
Name |
Lenght in meters |
Lanovka (rope lift) Poma |
1200 |
Poma |
1000 |
Kovo Karosa |
350 |
VÚB |
250 |
PF Hradec Králové 250 |
250 |
Můstek |
200 |
Macháček |
150 |
Skik slopes:
Name |
Lenght in meters |
Exceeding in meters |
Loučky - blue |
1500 |
250 |
Sjezdovka (slope) - red |
1200 |
250 |
Slalomová (slalom slope) - red |
1000 |
220 |
Galeje |
400 |
75 |
Můstek - red |
350 |
65 |
Macháček |
200 |
40 |
GPS: 50°13'34.34"N, 16°27'36.899"E
Text: Stanislava Waniová
Photo: Google.com
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