SPORT AND LEISURE

Sport

Cross-country skiing - Žacléř is a part of the 71 km long Krkonoše backbone, crossing the virgin nature of the Dvorský Forest - the only forest in the Krkonoše - with the cleanest air in the Czech Republic. It is followed by other cross-country trails with extraordinary views. 

Downhill skiing - there are 7 km of trails of all levels of difficulty - Arrakis Ski Resort and Bret Family Ski Park, panoramic views, capacity of 3.5 thousand persons/hour, close to Pec pod Sněžkou or Jánské Lázně.

Cycling - A well-developed network of quality cycling routes of all levels of difficulty, including excellent cycling connections with Adršpach, the Jestřebí Mountains and other destinations on the Czech and Polish side.  Cycling maps (there under the link "Trips").

Hiking - a dense network of hiking trails of various difficulties, nature trails, monuments, nature

Golf - golf course Mladé Buky, 18 holes, par 70, distance 12 km

Horses - riding school, ranch with breeding horses, cattle, sheep, goats

Ball games - sports complex for football, tennis, volleyball and beach games, only 800 m from the resort

Water sports - Bukówka - a water dam on the Polish side, 5 km away by cycle path

Leisure

Beyond the wide range of hotel facilities, there are a number of interesting places and regular events in the city or nearby:

Two ski resorts

SKIRESORT ARRAKIS - 830 m above sea level, 7 groomed slopes 5 km long, pleasant skiing for advanced and beginners on 1 black, 1 red and 5 blue slopes. Artificial snowmaking, 4 lifts 3500 persons/hr without waiting, 1 children's lift, free parking, ski rental, ski service, ski school and kindergarten, new ski bar with terrace.

 

FAMILY SKI PARK BRET - Suitable for intermediate and beginner skiers. Night skiing, two-seater chairlift and 2 lifts. The slopes are snow-covered and groomed. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are taught by FTVS graduates. Snowtubing in a winding snow trough. Stylish restaurant, excellent cuisine, trout from own breeding.

Cross-country skiing trails

The entire mountain range, directly from Žacléř to Harrachov, is crossed by the backbone, 71 km long Krkonoše Ski Route. It is followed by other cross-country skiing trails with extraordinary views of the panorama of the highest Czech mountains. They will take you to beautiful places, often less frequented and therefore not yet discovered, where you will breathe in the fresh frosty air and enjoy the white romance. You can also use some of the race tracks and cross-country circuits for training and a pleasant ride. Take a ride on the white track! There are more than 600 km of cross-country skiing trails in the Giant Mountains, regularly groomed and inviting to ride. 

Put on your cross-country skis at the hotel and start skating or a classic climb along the ridge towards Rýchorská bouda, 1000 m above sea level. Above the Boberská hillside to the north and east, you will be stopped by the view across the border with Poland to the Bukowka dam.  In the saddle called Vízov, towards the south, towards Trutnov, the valley of the Rýchory settlement winds.  There is a further climb to Polzów Cross, but the reward is worth it.  First, the view opens up to the east across the Královecké sedlo to the Vraní Mountains and on to the Broumovské Siennés, and beyond Braun's cottage, the view to the west to the beautiful panorama of Studniční hora, Sněžka and Svorá hora.  Below you is the Suché Valley and to the right is Alberice. Behind the fence directly opposite you there are horned "beasts" waiting for a treat, Scottish Highland cattle are kept here all year round. It's a short walk to Rýchorská bouda, where you can have a cup of tea or a beer. Those who have planned a longer hike, turn off at Polzova kříž and follow the Krkonoše Highway to Pomezní boudy. For the real romantics who don't mind just a beaten track, I recommend the Rýchorský prales circuit. Bizarre trees covered with snow and ice, blankets of powder, complete silence, just you and magical nature, a 100% cure for a stressed soul.