Sněžka

Mountain in Hradec Králové Region · 1,603 m

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1,603 m
Elevation
1,189 m
Prominence
5.5 km
Hike length one way
50.7361, 15.7397
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Sněžka

5.5 km
one way
777 m
of ascent
3 h 52 min
round trip

The route starts at Betyna — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

852 m5.5 km · 1,603 m

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Parking and starting point

1BetynaRecommended
mountain hut · south of the peak
5.5 km on foot · ↑ 777 m · about 3 h 52 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Pec pod Sněžkou
station / cable car · south of the peak
about 5.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 6.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Sněžka?

Sněžka is 1,603 m above sea level and lies in Hradec Králové Region, Czechia. Its prominence is 1,189 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Sněžka?

From Betyna it is about 5.5 km one way with 777 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 52 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Sněžka?

The nearest starting point is Betyna (south of the peak) — 5.5 km on foot · ↑ 777 m · about 3 h 52 min round trip. Alternative: Pec pod Sněžkou (south of the peak) (about 5.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Sněžka in Conquer?

Yes — Sněžka is one of 4,064 peaks in Czechia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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