Tourism

Hiking the Krkonoše Mountains is a very popular way to spend free time during your stay in the mountains. In the vicinity of the Friesovy Boudy, there are several hiking trails in the Krkonoše Mountains. Both in the direction of Špindlerův Mlýn and Sněžka peak, and along the red marked road to Černá hora, to Jánské Lázně and by connecting to the blue path then to Pec pod Sněžkou. Following the red trail, you can also walk to Vrchlabí and from there connect to other trails that lead to a wide area such as Žalý and Benecko (along the yellow route) or to Dolní Dvůr and Pec pod Sněžkou (along the blue route). A map of the Krkonoše Mountain hiking trails is available to hotel guests at the reception free of charge. Try hiking throughout the Krkonoše Mountains, it's an experience to be had!

Recommended routes

A small round trip to explore the nearest surroundings

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the road through the forest and you come across a red tourist sign, after which you turn left towards Sněžka peak. In about 1.5 km you reach Chalupa Na Rozcestí, the main crossroads in the area and a refreshment station. From here, continue along the green trail to Klínové boudy and then along the Krkonoše main trail around to our Andula guesthouse. There are wonderful views between Klínovky and Andula, and keep in mind that if you manage to cross the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains, freshly tapped Fries beer is waiting for you at the Andula guesthouse.

Time required: 1.5 - 2 hours

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An even smaller round trip hike for kids and untrained seniors

Further leisure tourism in the Krkonoše Mountains can lead from the hotel to the asphalt road where you arrive by car. At the crossroads, turn right and follow the red trail. As soon as possible, you will turn right again into the forest on a paved path and it will take you back to our resort grounds, directly to the freshly tapped Fries beer at the Andula guesthouse.

Time required: 1 hour


On the slopes of Liščí hora to Tetřeví bouda and over Liščí ridge and back

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the path through the forest, cross the red tourist sign and go down the yellow trail. After a while, it will connect to the marked cycle route No. 18, after which you turn left and continue to Tetřeví bouda. From here you continue to Lesní bouda and then to a beautiful ridge and the crossing of the Krkonoše Mountains over the top of Liščí hora awaits you. At Chalupa Na Rozcestí, turn left onto the red trail and finally return home along the lift again.

Time required: 3 - 4 hours


Hike to Sněžka

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the path through the forest and you come across a red tourist sign, after which you turn left. The red trail takes you all the way to Sněžka. Along the way you will meet some of the most famous mountain huts of the Krkonoše Mountains and you will be taken in by beautiful views and panoramas. On the way back at Chalupa Na Rozcestí, head to Klínovky and from there hike along the blue trail, which takes you directly above our hotel.

Time required: 5 - 6 hours


Following the slopes of the Kozích hřbetů (Goat Ridges) to Špindlerův Mlýn, by cable car to Pláň and back

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the path through the forest and you will come across a red tourist sign, after which you will turn left and hike to Luční bouda. From there, continue along the red trail along the Kozí ridges to Špindlerův Mlýn to the lower cable car to Pláň. The cable car runs every half an hour in the summer. From top of the lift you follow the blue trail and then the green trail around Nová Klínovka to Friesovy Boudy.

Time required: 5 - 6 hours

  • Along the cable car

  • from the cable car


Via Výrovka to Špindlerův Mlýn, by cable car to Pláň and back

It is a shorter variant than trail no. 5. Follow the red trail to Luční bouda, but at Výrovka you turn left onto the green trail and it will also take you to Špindlerův Mlýn. From here you continue as in circuit no. 5

Time required: 4 - 5 hours

  • along the cable car

Around Stoh and back through Klínovky

From Friesovy Boudy you will go to Klínovky, either along the blue trail, which leads above our hotel, or through Chalupa na Rozcestí, where some other trails lead. From Klínovky, take the blue trail towards Špindlerův Mlýn, and as soon as you reach the slopes of Stoh, you have to skillfully turn left from the blue road onto an unmarked footpath. Cleverly because the turn is not very visible. But when you pass it, nothing happens, only then you have to walk a section of a black piste. The right footpath leads around the top of the hill, around the top station of the ski lift and on until you come across a cycle path, from which after a while you turn left in an easterly direction and walk to Klínovky and continue comfortably along the main road to Andula for a refreshing beer. If you follow the route in the opposite way, you will not be able to find the right path.

Time required: 3 - 3.5 hours

Across Hanapetrova paseka behind the log cabins to Dolní Dvůr

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the road through the forest, cross the red tourist sign and go down the yellow one. Along the way you can admire folk architecture, it is definitely worth having a good look at the protected log cabins and the baroque church of St. Josef with a carillon just in front of the center of Dolní Dvůr. You then go back on the yellow trail and you can change the route a bit by closely following options on the map.

Time required: 4 - 5 hours

Upstream of Klínový creek

From the resort, you go down the blue so-called New Fries trail. At Hříběcí bouda you connect for a bit to the green trail, but after a while you will deviate from it and continue along the asphalt road still along the creek slightly up. Previously, this road was called Stará Klínovka. The stream creates beautiful natural lagoons in places and there is something to see all the time. At about two thirds of the way, the paved road turns into a forest path. When you come across a wooden footbridge, cross it and continue along the left bank of the stream. After a short time you cross a small ski slope lift and connect to the right on the green path. You cross the bridge and continue around Nová Klínovka to our resort.

Time required: 3.5 - 4 hours

In the footsteps of giants and fairies (a fairytale journey of fantasy)

If you have an inquisitive child, be sure to make use of our fairytale path, which with a little imagination will reveal the secrets of part of the Krkonoše mountains. You will discover the Giant's eye, visit a grove of fireflies and fairies, there will also be the top of a deer king and on the way you will come across the lost teeth of a mean (old) giant…

You go up along the ski lift, walk along the path through the forest and follow the red tourist sign to the left. After a while, turn left into the forest on the yellow trail and continue to the U Klínových hut crossroads. From there take the Krkonoše Mountain main road around our Andula guesthouse and back home.

Time required: 2 - 3 hours depending on the age of the children

Winter trails:

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A small hike to explore the nearest surroundings

From the hotel you can set off on the asphalt road that you used to reach the hotel by car (in the summer). At the crossroads, turn left and continue along the red marked road towards Sněžka. In about 1.5 km you will reach Chalupa Na Rozcestí, the main crossroads in the area and a refreshment station. From here, continue along the green trail to Klínové boudy and then along the Krkonoše Mountain Highway around Andula guesthouse back home. There are wonderful views between Klínovky and Andula, and be certain that some tasty Fries beer is waiting for you at Andula.

 

On the hillside of Stoh and back along the Krkonoše Mountain Highway.

In the area, take the Krkonoše Mountain Highway towards Klínovky and further to the top of Stoh. Following the hillside, you continue westwards to the upper cable car station at Pláň and from there via Bouda na Plání along the main road around Nová Klínovka and back to our mountain resort.

 

Cross-country skiing to Špindlerův Mlýn

In this area, take the Krkonoše Mountain Highway towards Klínovky and further to the top of Stoh. Following its hillside, you continue west to the upper cable car station at Pláň. You will take the cable car to Špindlerův Mlýn and from there you will continue along the Krkonoše Mountain Highway to the crossroads Nad Krásnou plání and further through Kopřivník, Bouda na Pláni and Nová Klínovka back home.

  • along the cable car

  • from the cable car

 

To Luční bouda, to the foot of Sněžka and back

You leave the area in the same way as on trail no. 1, but after Chalupou Na Rozcestí you continue further around Dvorská bouda, Výrovka, Luční bouda to Sněžka. Along the way, you will be captivated by beautiful views and panoramas.

 

Down to Hříběcí boudy and back

From the hotel you can set off on the asphalt road, from where you can arrive by car in summer. At the crossroads, turn right and continue along the marked ski path and the red tourist sign to Hříběcí boudy.

From there, go around Klecanda along a marked ski path (a road in the summer) back home.