Discover Johannisbad: spa trails, treetop walkway and cross-country skiing

Spa tradition and trails right by the mountain

Johannisbad combines spa tradition with trails through forests and mountain landscapes. The Janské Lázně spa uses thermal mineral water, which emerges in the spa grounds as Janův pramen and Černý pramen. For a walk with a clearly specified route, the approximately 5.5-kilometre Střední hřeben trail is an option. It begins at the square by the Art Nouveau colonnade in Janské Lázně and offers views of the spa town of Janské Lázně and Černá hora.

Another trail idea is Luisina cesta through the Těsný (Klausův) důl valley. The route is approximately 5 kilometres long and also begins at the square by the Art Nouveau colonnade. Along the way, it passes the cascades of Černohorský potok and a waterfall up to 4 metres high. This allows you to choose between a route with views of the spa town and mountain and a trail with stream cascades and a waterfall, without conflating the two routes.

Forest, treetops and moorland

The Krkonoše Treetop Walkway in Janské Lázně offers a distinct attraction. It runs for more than 1,500 metres through a species-rich forest and has a 45-metre-high observation tower. The walkway also includes an underground educational centre focusing on the root systems of trees. This makes it an opportunity to explore the forest thematically not only from above, but also below ground.

In the wider area around Janské Lázně lies Černohorské rašeliniště, the largest forest peat bog in the Giant Mountains. The Černohorské rašeliniště educational trail can be reached by cable car from Janské Lázně. For your choice, this means distinguishing between an experience directly in Janské Lázně and a nature destination in the wider surrounding area.

Cross-country skiing and connected ski area

There are also specific options for winter sports: visitors to Janské Lázně have access to 90 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails. These include loops around Černá hora and Světlá hora. The SkiResort ČERNÁ HORA – PEC area near Janské Lázně is connected to the ski area of Pec pod Sněžkou via the SkiTour.

Educational trails, spa history and an evening at the cinema

The Staré dobré lázeňské cesty trail group leads through interesting places in Janské Lázně. Maps showing the routes and sights have been printed for this trail group. The Lázeňská naučná stezka educational trail begins at Svobody Square and leads from the Church of Saint John the Baptist along forest paths via Mariánská výšina and Střední hřeben to Hoffmannova bouda. Several stations provide information about the history of spa treatment, architecture and natural features.

For a cultural finale, the cinema in Janské Lázně has 228 modern cinema seats.

Other places to compare

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Johannisbad, you can also look at Javorník, Vitezna, Rtyne V Podkrkonosi, Dolní Lyseciny, Chvaleč, Svoboda Nad Upou, Prostřední Lánov and Nemojov U Dvora Králové Nad Labem.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Trutnov.