Discover Prkenný Důl

Between Winter Sports, Water and Culture

Prkenný Důl offers various starting points for a trip around Krkonoše: winter sports, excursions by the water, cycling and a remarkable cultural monument are available as different themes for experiences. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus your stay mainly on snow, activities at Rybník Prkenný Důl, a cycling tour or historical discoveries.

Traces of the Former Working World

In the past, Sněžný potok powered wood-processing sawmills, several mills and a paper factory in Prkenný Důl. Alongside the area’s current leisure activities, the stream therefore offers a glimpse into the former working world of the village.

Rybník Prkenný Důl for Active and Relaxing Hours

At Rybník Prkenný Důl, visitors can use a rowing boat, two rope swings and a barefoot trail. Swimming is also possible. For a picnic, there is a fire pit with firewood and an outdoor table, which are suitable for family picnics. This allows different types of downtime to be combined in one place: a trip on the water, exercise with children, an unusual sensory experience on the barefoot trail or a break at the table.

Ski Areas and Winter Routes

The Arrakis ski area lies at the easternmost edge of the Krkonoše Mountains, 1 km below the town of Žacléř. Its slopes cover all levels of difficulty and are technically snow-covered and groomed. Accordingly, the documented character of the area is clearly geared towards alpine winter sports. From the top station of the ski slope, cross-country skiers can continue along the Krkonošská lyžařská cesta ridge trail towards Pomezní boudy and Sněžka.

Another winter sports option is offered by Family SkiPark Bret. The runs are suitable for beginners and moderately advanced skiers; there is also night skiing and facilities for snowboarders. Family SkiPark Bret also has a children’s winter park with a conveyor belt and offers snow tubing. Those who want to take different age and experience levels into account when planning their trip will find several specifically described options for a winter’s day here.

Cycling Route and St. Anne’s Chapel

Cyclists can also use Prkenný Důl as the starting point for a route: KRNAP cycling route 26D runs from Prkenný Důl via the U Černého mostu junction and Černomostecká cesta to Rýchorský kříž.

A cultural and historical highlight is St. Anne’s Chapel in Prkenný Důl. It was built in 1843 and has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. The late Baroque, single-storey square building corresponds to the type of a bell tower. Its roof combines a mansard roof and a bell roof with bevelled edges. This unusual architectural form in particular makes the chapel an independent destination alongside the sporting and landscape experiences.

More Destinations for Your Trip Planning

If you would like to consider additional places besides Prkenný Důl, you can find Vlčkovice V Podkrkonoší, Dubenec, Dolní Lyseciny, Kuks, Velká Úpa, Bílé Poličany, Malé Svatoňovice and Prosečné here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Trutnov District.