Skiing in the Czech Republic
The
Czech Republic really cannot be compared
with the Alps in terms of mountains, but here counts "small but fine". The Czech mountains are
known more for the variety and cosines that the visitors will find.
Lovers of winter sports have two hundred ski slopes at their disposal in
Bohemia and Moravia, usually situated in the mountain ranges forming the
country borders.
Cross
country skiing, trekking
In
the highest altitudes of the Krkonse ridge and plains, where mountain
meadows alternate with undergrowth of scrub pine and make for wonderful
views onto the surrounding landscape, the conditions are ideal for
trekking. It is true, however, that the danger is present in these
locations of an unexpected change in the weather. Marvelously maintained
running tracks bisect the mountain slopes and valleys or wend their way
through forests. You
can find them in almost every winter resort.
Downhill
skiing
Ski
centers
are very well equipped with ski lifts and everyone can find the
slope to suit them. The conditions are not only good for beginners. Ski
courses, led by qualified instructors in both German and English, can be
attended by children and adults.
Snowboarding
The
regular ski slopes are available for snowboarding, but also specialized and professionally equipped snowboarding resorts. Several of these
organize courses for snowboarders of all age categories.
Winter
mountain resorts
Most
of the winter resorts in Bohemia and Moravia are to be found in the
national parks or protected provincial regions. The choice is indeed
impressive. Anyone interested can choose the best known and most visited
Krkonose, with its excellent infrastructure and equipment, or decide for
the less famous ski resorts situated in the romantic corners of Sumava,
Orlicke mountains, Jeseniky and Beskydy.
All the differences in the equipment of the centers
and services on offer are reflected in the prices.
