Pension Slunečnice is located in Špindlerův Mlýn – the Svatý Petr part, which means that some of the most beautiful trails in the Krkonoše Mountains start right there or nearby.
Tourist destinations of the Giant Mountains
Routes leading from Pension Slunečnice
Route to Sněžka (approx. 9 km)
If you want to climb the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, you can start directly from the guesthouse and join the route leading via Luční bouda to Sněžka.
Route:
🔹 Pension Slunečnice → Krakonoš viewpoint → Luční bouda → Sněžka
⏳ Length: approx. 9 km
📈 Elevation gain: 760 m
🕒 Walking time: 3.5 – 4.5 hours
✅ Main points of interest on the way:
- Luční hut – one of the oldest mountain huts in the Krkonoše Mountains
- Sněžka (1602 m a.s.l.) – the highest point in the Czech Republic with beautiful panoramas
Alternative: If you want to shorten the journey, you can take a bus to Pec pod Sněžkou and continue by cable car to the top.
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Source of the Elbe River (approx. 15 km radius)
Do you want to see the symbolic beginning of the Elbe? Head from Pension Slunečnice towards Labská bouda, where not only the source of the Elbe is located, but also the Elbe waterfall.
Route:
🔹 Pension Slunečnice → Medvědín → Labská bouda → Pramen Elbe → Labský důl → Špindlerův Mlýn → Pension Slunečnice
⏳ Length: approx. 15 km (circuit)
📈 Elevation gain: 700 m
🕒 Walking time: 5–6 hours
✅ What will you see along the way?
- Medvědín (1235 m a.s.l.) – beautiful views of Sněžku
- Labská bouda – mountain hut above the Labský dol
- Spring of the Elbe – historically significant place with coats of arms of the towns through which the Elbe flows
- Labský vodopád – 35m high cascading waterfall
photo source: Wikipedia
Snow pits (approx. 17 km circuit)
One of the most beautiful ridge routes in the Krkonoše Mountains will take you to Sněžné jámy, monumental glacial karsts that fall steeply to the Polish side.
Route:
🔹 Pension Slunečnice → Medvědín → Vrbatova bouda → Labská bouda → Sněžné jámy → Špindlerův Mlýn → Pension Slunečnice
⏳ Length: approx. 17 km (circuit)
📈 Elevation gain: 800 m
🕒 Walking time: 6 hours
✅ The biggest attractions of the route:
- Vrbatova bouda – a monument to Hanč and Vrbata
- Labská louka – vast mountain plains
- Snow pits – breathtaking views of glacial valleys
- Views of the Polish side of the Krkonoše
photo source: Wikipedia
Devil's Gully (approx. 5 km circuit)
If you are looking for a shorter but interesting trip, take the educational trail around Čertova strouha. It will take you through a unique water feature and take you through the history of mountain stream protection.
Route:
🔹 Pension Slunečnice → Bouda u Bílého Labe → Čertova strouha → Remnants of an old forge → Pension Slunečnice
⏳ Length: approx. 5 km (loop)
📈 Elevation gain: 250 m
🕒 Walking time: 1.5–2 hours
✅ What awaits you on the route?
- Historic dams and stone dams
- Remains of an old blacksmith shop
- Romantic mountain scenery
photo source: Wikipedia
Elbe Waterfall (approx. 12 km circuit)
This impressive 35-meter waterfall is among the most beautiful natural gems of the Krkonoše Mountains. The route to it will take you through Labská bouda and Labský důl, which is one of the most picturesque valleys in the region.
Route:
🔹 Pension Slunečnice → Medvědín (cable car) → Labská bouda → Labský vodopád → Labský důl → Špindlerův Mlýn → Pension Slunečnice
⏳ Length: approx. 12 km (circuit)
📈 Elevation gain: 650 m
🕒 Walking time: 5 hours
✅ What awaits you on the way?
- Striking views from Medvědín
- Labská bouda – a mountain hut with history
- Labská vodopád – wild mountain nature in all its beauty
photo source: Wikipedia
Why leave Pension Slunečnice?
✔ Ideal location in the Giant Mountains – many hiking trails start right at the guesthouse
✔ Convenient return – circuit trails allow for a comfortable end to your trip back at the guesthouse
✔ Variety of terrain – from short walks to all-day mountain hikes
✔ Stunning views – the Giant Mountains in all their glory
If you are looking for the ideal base for your mountain adventure, Pension Slunečnice is the right place!
photo source: Wikipedia
