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TOURISM

Špindlerův Mlýn is the most famous recreational and sports mountain centres in the Krkonoše Mountains with endless possibilities for spending your leisure time actively. In summer, the surroundings of Špindlerův Mlýn offer over 180 km of hiking trails, marked on tourist maps of Krkonoše. On each of these trails you can refresh yourself in the pleasant atmosphere of restaurants or snack bars.

For more demanding hikers, there are hiking trails on the mountain ridges. In summer, you can reach the starting points of these trails comfortably by Na Pláni (1182m) and Na Medvědín (1235m) cableways.

Špindlerův Mlýn itself offers beautiful hiking trails, e.g. the enchanting promenade around the Elbe River, which leads around the cable car to Medvědín Mountain. Medvědín provides an exquisite view of the entire Krkonoše area, including the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, the Sněžka.
The sightseeing trail in picturesque Svatý Petr (Saint Peter) Valley can be completed in a relaxed pace in approx. 2 hours.

Less demanding hiking trail – take the bus up to Špindlerův chalet at an altitude of 1400 m and you can get back to Špindlerův Mlýn by hiking around Petrova and Moravska chalet in about 2-3 hours. They cook well at Moravska chalet, so we recommend stopping for lunch. 

You can hike up to Horní Mísečky along the trail, from where you will head in the direction of Rovinka and after a light snack in the sporty environment of the new chalet Na Rovince or in the stylish pub at U Pirata offering a wide assortment of Krkonos specialities, you will return via Krausova’s chalet back to Špindlerův Mlýn.

Take the cable car up to Na Pláni and hike along the mountain ridge, pass the Na Pláni chalet towards Strážné and then return to town along Věřina trail down the hillside.

Another beautiful hike is the Dřevařska trail to U Bílého Labe chalet (about 4 km), where you can have a snack and decide: depending on your energy whether to continue to Luční chalet or comfortably along the road back to Špindlerův Mlýn. This trail is suitable also for handicapped individuals and leads from Dívčích lávek about 2.5 km up a gentle ascent along an asphalt road to U Bílého Labe chalet.

Every challenging all-day alpine route from Špindlerův Mlýn leads to the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, to the Sněžka (1602m).

The least demanding trail is the on that leads through Špindlerův chalet. You can take the bus up to Špindlerův chalet. The bus departs from the bus terminal and runs every half hour. From Špindlerův chalet you can head off for Sněžka around Poledních Kamenů and return by passing around Luční chalet and Výrovka, where you can gather your strength for the final descent down the hillside Stoha to at Svatý Petr .   
Another possibility for getting to the Sněžka is by taking the beautiful ascent through Dlouhy Valley from Svatý Petr, all the way up to Výrovka and then to Luční chalet.

A picturesque sightseeing trail leads from Svatý Petr to Kozí Ridge and Luční chalet. Here you can decide whether to continue to Sněžka or return through Výrovka pass the Na Rozcestí snack bar down the hillside Stoha back to Špindlerův Mlýn.

On the way from Výrovka to Na Rozcestí snack bar, don’t miss the unique summer natural wonder – the snow map of the Republic. In summer, remnants of snow are visible on Studniční Mountain resembling the shape of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. 

The route to the Elbe’s source is one of the shortest – take the cable car up to Medvědín, from where you continue pass Vrbatova chalet and the Zlaté rise around Hanča and Vrbata mound all the way to the source of the Elbe itself.
The return journey leads to the Labska chalet and then along a more demanding descent down the Elbe Valley, where you will see the Pančavský waterfall – the highest in the Czech Republic (148m). 
From the source of the Elbe River you can set off in the direction of the Polish chalet Wawel, then around Sněžné pits and Vysoké kolo you will get to Petr’s chalet and then descend passing by Moravska and former David’s chalet along the way.

SKIING

You certainly won’t find a better place for skiing in Bohemia.

Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort operates 5 chairlifts and 11 ski lifts in Špindlerův Mlýn and Horní Mísečkz, a total of 26 km of downhill skiing trails, of which 85% are equipped with snow blowers in the case of adverse weather conditions. The Horní Mísečky ski resort is ideal for beginners and family holidays, offering four ski lifts, ski slopes that are always perfectly groomed and a snowpark for snowboarders.

Snowboarding and downhill skiing - Medvědín and Svatý Petr (Saint Peter) Ski Resort are nearby.

Children’s ski-lift 50 m away from the guesthouse and snowtubing – you can try out a wild ride on an inflatable tire down an icy corridor right next to our guesthouse.

Extensive offer of ski schools including a private instructor. 

Ski equipment rental nearby.

The surroundings of Špindlerův Mlýn offer suitable conditions for cross-country skiing in winter.

Over 100 kilometres of groomed and marked cross-country trails await you. The Krkonoše cross-country trail called the “Krkonošská magistrála” is approx. 1.5 km away from ASPEN Guesthouse. Starting points are Horní Mísečky, Lesana Hotel, the junction of the Elbe and White Elbe River, Svatý Petr Ski Resort, and Na Pláni snack bar.

SURROUNDINGS

Approximately 8 km away from Špindlerův Mlýn. There are good conditions here for shopping, e.g. in Lidl, Billa and Penny supermarkets. You can purchase Krkonoše pottery, lace and other handmade handicrafts products at the picturesque town square. 
 
Along the way from Špindlerův Mlýn to Vrchlabí you can visit the private brewery.  

Vrchlabí offers numerous hiking and cycling opportunities, plus several interesting historical monuments. It is definitely worth visiting the Renaissance chateau dating back to the 16th century, the burgher gable houses with arcades, or the Augustinian monastery from the beginning of the 18th century. The Museum of Krkonoše is housed in the monastery and three historical buildings on Miru Square. Its expositions offer several collections pertaining to history and science. The Beer Festivities held on T. G. Masaryk Square on the first Saturday of August have already acquired a great number of fans. 

Approximately 150 km away from Špindlerův Mlýn. Prague, the crossroad of European culture creates a world famous heritage site protected by UNESCO. All well known monuments including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square can be seen in approx. 4 hours. 

One of the most preserved castles with a rhomboidal shaped tower, dating back to the 14th century,  the Šelmberk and Biberštein Palace, Renaissance kitchens, historical weapons, the romantic Plakánek Valley, the 300 year old Semtínská linden tree – only torso remains today.

It is easiest to reach the peak of the Sněžka (1602m), the highest mountain in the Czech Republic by aerial lift from Pece pod Sněžkou. The aerial lift to the Sněžka is the oldest aerial lift of its kind in Europe. From the Sněžka you can continue along marked hiking trails in the direction of Luční chalet, to Špindlerův Mlýn, Pece pod Sněžkou or Horní Malé Úpy.

An industrial and historical town. The most significant monuments include Krakonoš Square with a neo-Gothic town hall, Krakonoš fountain, burgher houses with arcades and the Holy Trinity column. The main feature of the town is the Baroque church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary. 

The former spa complex from the beginning of the 18th century, established by Count F. A. Špork. The hospital and original pharmacy (the second oldest in Europe) have been preserved, along with the church containing the Špork’s tomb. There are two unique rows of Baroque statues by Matyáš Braun – allegorical statues of Virtues and Vices.

The Zoo Dvůr Králové is approx. 30 km away from Špindlerův Mlýn. This zoo is the largest breeder of African animals in Europe and belongs amongst the most beautiful zoos in Europe and the world. As the one and only in the Czech Republic, it offers African safaris in the summer, from May until the end of September, during which visitors drive through riding on specially modified safari buses, amid animals in the open – ungulates and birds.