Sněžka

The Sněžka is a 5,256-foot mountain that is part of the Sudetic mountain range. The mountain is located in the northeastern part of the country. Pahrbek Sněžný, which means snowy hillock, was the mountain's original name. It was later renamed Snovka until it was given its current name in 1823. The first villages on the mountain were involved in mining for arsenic, copper, and iron minerals. If you prefer physical activity, you can hike to the summit of Mount Sněžka, where you will be rewarded with beautiful views. On the mountain's summit, a chalet, chapel, and observatory have been built over time. The mountain is now well-known for hiking and skiing. The mountain is shared by Poland and the Czech Republic.

For generations, travelers have been attracted to the mountain. Sněžka was one of the first tourist destinations in Europe. This was primarily due to the relatively minor technical difficulties of the ascent, as well as the fact that many resort visitors had flocked to the nearby Cieplice lskie-Zdrój since the sixteenth century, and the highly visible Sněžka, visually dominant over all Giant Mountains, was an important attraction for them. In 1456, an unnamed Venetian trader hunting for rich stones made the first documented description of a climb to the peak. The mountain's earliest villages arose soon after, mostly as mining communities exploiting the mountain's copper, iron, and arsenic reserves. The 1.5-kilometer-long (0.9-mile-long) mining shafts are still in use today. The 1.5-kilometer-long (0.93-mile-long) mining shafts are still in use today.

Location: Czech Republic and Poland
Elevation: 1,197 m
Range: Sudetic mountain