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Easy Hiking Trails in Krkonoše national park

There are 30 hikes in Krkonoše national park in our database that fit. They average 3.2 km and 71 m (233 ft) of ascent.

That is 46 percent of the 65 routes we map in Krkonoše national park. They are shorter than the local average, 3.2 km against 9.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 71 m (233 ft) against 202 m (663 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

[Z] Malá Úpa - Pod Jelenkou

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Žalý - Vrchlabí

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Judeichova cesta

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Místní okruh Harrachov

Krkonoše national park · Liberec Region

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[M] Pod Smělcem - Petrova bouda

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] NS hornická Berghaus

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] Špindlerův mlýn - okruh

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Horní Maršov - Kutná

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Obří důl - Modrý důl

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Benecká přírodní stezka

Krkonoše national park · Liberec Region

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
54 min
Easy

Medvědí naučná stezka

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
7 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
[M] Medvědí bouda - Špindlerova boudaKrkonoše national park5.5 km122 m1 hr 20 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Hladíkova výšina - Pod LiškouKrkonoše national park6.0 km132 m1 hr 27 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Hořejší Vrchlabí - lanovka na ŽalýKrkonoše national park3.6 km80 m53 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Malá Úpa - Pod JelenkouKrkonoše national park0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Sachrův hřeben (rozc.) - Horní Rokytnice nad Jizerou (nám., nádr. bus)Krkonoše national park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálouKrkonoše national park2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Mladé Buky (kostel) - BystřiceKrkonoše national park3.9 km86 m57 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Pod Dvorským lesem - Rychorský křížKrkonoše national park1.9 km41 m27 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Pod Kolínskou boudou - Údolí ČistéKrkonoše national park2.2 km49 m32 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Svoboda nad Úpou - Pod Lovčí boudouKrkonoše national park3.8 km83 m54 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with [Z] Hořejší Vrchlabí - lanovka na Žalý, [Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálou, [Ž] Svoboda nad Úpou - Pod Lovčí boudou. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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