Vitkovice
Giant Mountains, Czech Republic
Vitkovice
Mountain recreation centre Vitkovice v Krkonosich is located 683 metres above sea level. The village Vitkovice v Krkonosich that is the Jizera river valley under majestic mountain Kotel. Parts of Vitkovice are settlements Horni and Dolni Misecky, Skelne Hute and Janova Hora. Standard cross-country trails in Misecky are the best in the Czech republic. For winter hikers, Vitkovice is an ideal starting point for hiking tours into the west and central Giant Mountains. Do not hesitate and visit this beautiful mountain centre.
Vitkovice v Krkonosich - history
The first written mention about Vitkovice comes from 1606. A legend tales about two brothers called Vitkove who escaped into the Giant Mountains forests in the era of Hussites. After the Hussites´ wars, they established a farm. Vitkovice is called after their name „Vitkove“. One of the estate owner was Albrecht from Valdstejn and after his death owned Vitkovice Harrachs´s clan. And they tried to renew the glass and iron production interrupted in consequence of the Thirty Years War. In the 17th century cabin and chalet building developed, especially in Misecky.Vitkovice v Krkonosich – Aldrov
Vitkovice v Krkonosich it is skiing centre Aldrov, situated 733 metres above sea level. Ski area Aldrov offers excellent skiing conditions for beginners as well as for advanced skiers.The pistes in Aldrov skiing cente are fitted with snow-guns. The region offers good conditions for cross-country skiing. There is and ski and snowboard school (rope ski lift, ski school for children, trips with skies) in the area. In summer season, Vitkovice is an ideal place for hiking and cycling. You will find a lot marked trails and paths in the surrounding. It is possible to use an indoor swimming pool in hotel Jasmin in Vitkovice. The Hucul farm offers horse-riding services and arranges mountain trips on horseback for experienced riders and sleigh rides in winter season.
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GPS: 50°41'4.89"N 15°31'31.02"E
TIP Vitkovice
ARTICLE Vitkovice
Guns from Vrchlabi - Vrchlabi
Vitkovice 07.01.10 The area of Vrchlabi belonged to the most significant and developed regions in Bohemia even in the first half of the 16th century.
