Harrachov is a ski resort located in the Krkonoše Mountains (also known as the Giant Mountains) in the northern part of the Czech Republic, near the border with Poland. Situated in the Liberec Region, it stands at an altitude ranging from about 650 to 1,020 meters.
Harrachov ski resort - Čertova Hora ski area
The Harrachov ski area is a modern resort with 7.9 km of slopes. Two cableways run from the town centre and from Rýžoviště towards the top of Čertova hora.
There are four runs in Harrachov with different steepness and suitable for all abilities. Red slope, that comes back to town is one of the best runs for carving you could find in Czech. It is quite mellow up on top, hen it turns into steep part and then mellow again. It is best in the morning, when freshly groomed. then there are three slopes, that end on the other side of the hit, at Ryzoviste. Black slope is very steep and suitable for advanced skiers and riders. Red slope is in the middle, pretty wide and has nice pitch to it. Suits intermediate to advanced riders. Blue slope is very mellow at the beginning and goes across he hill and back. Bottom part could be little tricky for beginners, since you have to traverse to the chair lift. This run is suitable for advanced beginners.
The Amálka ski slope can be found in Ryžoviště. It is 370 m long and season tickets from the Harrachov ski area are valid here. From the top of Čertova hora you can reach Amálka by the blue ski slope.
The best slope for first timers is at the bottom of the hill in town. There is one surface lift and the run is wide and mellow enough for beginners. There is also night skiing here.
In the hearth of Harrachov, there is a small surface lift called Hilbert. It is about 400 metres long and it has a perfect pitch for children and learning new skills. Right at the bottom, there is a small restaurant with rather fast food, but good enough to refresh yourself. Parents can watch their kids learning from My Piknik, stylish restaurant, just little above the lift.
Harrachov village, apres ski and interesting places
Harrachov is the western gateway to the domain of Krakonos, master of the mountains. It is a town with a glassmaking tradition, where the first glassworks were established in the 18th century. But it is also a town of sports, especially skiing and ski jumping.
Harrachov has a total of 9 ski jumps, which no other ski resort can boast. The smallest ski jumps are located in the Kaml area and are used for training and competitions for beginners. The other five ski jumps are situated in Čerťák. Behind the Skicentrum Hotel are the youth ski jumps K40, K70 and K90 and above them on the right the K125 and the mammoth ski jump. Both jumps have hosted almost 40 World Cup races in the past, and the mammoth ski jump, one of only five ski jumps of its kind in the world, has hosted the World Ski Flying Championships four times.
Several hotels, such as the Orea Resort Sklář, offer activities like bowling and game rooms for a quieter but fun evening with friends or family.
The Buffet u Dopliku on the ski slope offers classic window sales and basic seating. It is especially popular during night skiing, because it is situated right next to the illuminated ski slope. At the lower station of the cable car to Čertova hora find modern restaurant and bar Stone provides all the comfort and gastronomic experience throughout the day. Restaurant Rolba offers refreshments at the lower station of the cable car in Ryžoviště. It provides seating in a heated tent where it is pleasant to take off your helmet and gloves for a while and enjoy your food and drink in warmth and comfort.
You can not visit Harrachov without visiting Mumlava Waterfall! Mumlava Waterfall is one of the most powerful and beautiful waterfalls in the Czech Republic. Unique waterfall is 10 meters tall and 10 meters wide. One of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the western part of the Krkonoše National Park, it is a perfect type of horizontal solid waterfall in the country. Mumlava Waterfall is less than 1.5 km from Harrachov.
Harrachov ski resort