Pec pod Sněžkou, Mountain resort municipality in Trutnov District, Czech Republic
Pec pod Sněžkou is a mountain village in the Krkonoše National Park at about 769 meters elevation, with the Úpa River running through the area. The resort is defined by Ski Area Černá hora, which connects five zones with 41 kilometers of slopes using modern cable car systems.
The settlement began in 1511 with copper mining in the Obří důl area, shaping its early development as a mountain community. This mining tradition provided the foundation for later growth and the area's role as a working mountain village.
The Na Peci Tavern, built in 1793, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary from 1888 sit within village life and show how local people have shaped their mountain community. These structures reflect the building traditions that define how the place looks today.
Access is by mountain passes, so check weather and road conditions beforehand, as the high-altitude location can be challenging. Dress warmly and bring proper gear no matter the season, since conditions change quickly in the mountains.
A snow pattern on Mount Studniční hora resembles the border shape of the First Czechoslovak Republic, a surprising geographical coincidence. Hikers and mapmakers have noted this curious detail over the years.
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