Pec pod Sněžkou – Velká Úpa and Portášky

A relaxing Krkonoše trip from Velká Úpa to Portášky with views of Sněžka, mountain nature and the possibility of refreshments.

approx. 45–55 km by car
Half day trip
Mild to moderate
Suitable for families with children
Parking in Velká Úpa or Pec pod Sněžkou

About the trip

A relaxing Krkonoše trip from Velká Úpa to Portášky with views of Sněžka, mountain nature and the possibility of refreshments.

Velká Úpa and Portášky are among the pleasant excursion destinations in the vicinity of Peca pod Sněžkou. The area offers beautiful views of the eastern Krkonoše mountains, a relaxed mountain atmosphere and the possibility of shorter and longer walks.

You can take the trip as an easy walk using the cable car, or as a hike along mountain paths and meadows. From Portášek there are views towards Sněžka, Růžová hora and the surrounding ridges.

The route is suitable for families with children, couples and visitors who want to get to know the Krkonoše Mountains without too demanding a climb. In the summer, the mountain meadows and views delight, in the winter the surrounding area has a typical Krkonoše atmosphere.

What awaits you

Views of the Giant Mountains

Beautiful views of Sněžka, Růžová hora and the surrounding Krkonoše ridges open up from the surroundings of Portášek.

An easy mountain route

The trip can be adjusted according to fitness levels - from a leisurely walk to a longer hike on mountain roads.

Suitable for families

The cable car and shorter routes make Portášek a pleasant trip even for families with children.

Photogenic landscape

Mountain meadows, forests, streams and panoramas of the Eastern Giant Mountains offer beautiful shots.

Route and orientation

Cottage in Víchová nad Jizerou → Jilemnice → Vrchlabí → Pec pod Sněžkou / Velká Úpa → Portášky

Practical tips

Parking

In Velká Úpa and Pec pod Sněžkou, the parking lots are busy in the high season, so it is better to go in the morning.

Snacks

Refreshments can be found in Pec pod Sněžkou, Velká Úpa and, depending on the season, also in the vicinity of Portášek.

The best time

The best time is in the morning or later in the afternoon, when the light is pleasant and there are fewer people.

Appropriate footwear

Comfortable shoes are sufficient for shorter routes, for longer mountain routes we recommend stronger shoes.

Lanovka

Before your trip, check the current operation of the cable car, especially outside the high season or in bad weather.

Plan your stay and explore the surroundings

We will be happy to advise you on trips and recommend the best places according to your wishes.

Jiří Wagner +420 602 489 348 chalupa.roubenka@gmail.com