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Hiking : Švýcárna

Czechia Moravia-Silesia Moravian-Silesian Region

Radim Paňák Photo

Radim Paňák Photo

Olgierd Rudak (Creative Commons licensed, mountain

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This hiking route will take you through the beautiful area surrounding Švýcárna. The trail is 9.631 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 172 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete.

As you start your journey, you will come across "Hotel VZ OVČÁRNA" and "Ovčárna" which is an alpine hut located right at the beginning of the trail. Further along the route, at about 1.13 kilometers from the start, you will find "Kurzovní chata" another alpine hut where you can take a break and admire the surrounding nature.

On your way back, you can stop at "Praděd (rozc.)" and "Pod Pradědem" for some interesting information about the area. Closer to the end of the trail, at around 4.82 kilometers from the start, you will find "Švýcárna" where you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or spend a night at the alpine hut.

Throughout the hike, make sure to stay hydrated and bring enough water with you as there are limited sources of drinking water along the trail. It's also a good idea to check the weather forecast before embarking on this hike, as the conditions can change quickly in the mountains.

Overall, this out-and-back hike to Švýcárna offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for hikers looking to immerse themselves in the stunning Czech countryside.