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Vrchlabí – Kněžický vrch Overview

The Vrchlabí – Kněžický vrch is a well-loved ski resort, highly appreciated by visitors for its well-maintained slopes and friendly atmosphere. It is suitably designed for both beginners and experienced skiers looking for a fun challenge. The ski slope is also accessible to snowboarders, making it a versatile destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

The service at the resort is commendable, with the staff often praised for their kindness and efficiency. This extends to the ski school and rental areas, where the personnel are friendly and professional. The resort also boasts a restaurant that serves delicious local meals, adding to the overall positive experience for visitors.

With its two slopes and lifts, it caters well for children and beginners. However, it's important to note that each lift requires a separate ski pass, which could be seen as a disadvantage by some. Despite this, the resort remains popular due to its excellent ski school professionals and adequate facilities.

The Vrchlabí – Kněžický vrch ski resort also offers off-piste snowboarding, and some visitors have even built smaller ski jumps to add to their fun. The slope isn't particularly long, but it's proximity to the city, and the fact that it isn't usually overcrowded, makes it more appealing.

In terms of practicality, the resort offers plenty of parking and payment by card is accepted. The slopes are perfectly groomed and are still in decent condition even late in the day. The resort also features a four- and three-seater cable car, as well as small poms for children and beginners, and a belt for the little ones.

While the resort is an excellent choice for a day or two of skiing, some visitors have suggested that it could become somewhat repetitive for longer stays. Access to the resort via the narrow road can also be challenging in winter. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Vrchlabí – Kněžický vrch ski resort remains a top choice for families, beginners, and those seeking a friendly, value-for-money ski destination.

Key insights

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Peak Elevation

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Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Number of Lifts

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Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Total Run Distance

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A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Vertical Drop

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Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

Base Elevation

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Starting elevation of ski area
Max: 4000 m

Skiable Terrain

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Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Terrain Difficulty

Intermediate
43.0%
Beginner
56.0%

Features

1 feature available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Comments

Real experiences from visitors to this resort

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Peak Elevation

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Number of Lifts

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Total Run Distance

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Vertical Drop

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Base Elevation

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Skiable Terrain

133.2cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (51.5cm)
14.9cm
Nov
32.0cm
Dec
51.5cm
Jan
24.5cm
Feb
15.8cm
Mar
6.0cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)

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