When choosing a stay in Prkenný Důl, it is worth first considering what you want to focus on: Arrakis and Family SkiPark Bret offer different winter sports experiences, while Rybník Prkenný Důl is all about waterside leisure and family picnics. A KRNAP cycling route and St. Anne’s Chapel add cycling and architectural history to the mix. This lets you plan your stay around winter activities, water-based recreation or culture.

Skiing and cross-country skiing

The Arrakis ski area lies at the easternmost edge of the Krkonoše Mountains, 1 km below the town of Žacléř. Its slopes cover all difficulty levels and are equipped with artificial snowmaking and grooming. The runs at Family SkiPark Bret are suitable for beginners and moderately advanced skiers; evening skiing and snowboarding are also available there. Other facilities include a children’s winter park with a conveyor belt and snow tubing. The facilities may change, so check the latest information before planning a visit.

Cross-country skiers have another option: from the top station of the ski slope, they can continue along the Krkonošská lyžařská cesta ridge trail towards Pomezní boudy and Sněžka. The route lets you combine a downhill run with a continuation along the ridge trail. Check winter trail conditions before setting out.

Leisure at Rybník Prkenný Důl

Visitors to Rybník Prkenný Důl can use a rowboat, two rope swings and a barefoot path. A fire pit with firewood and an outdoor table are suitable for family picnics. Swimming is also possible. The pond offers activities different from those on the slopes: the focus here is on spending time by the water, walking along the barefoot path and taking a break at the picnic area.

Visitor facilities may change, and water conditions and local swimming advice may vary too. Check the latest information before your visit and follow the on-site guidance if you plan to swim.

Cycling route and local history

KRNAP cycling route 26D runs from Prkenný Důl via the U Černého mostu junction and the Černomostecká cesta to Rýchorský kříž. These named points give the ride a specific direction. Route information may be subject to changes by the park administration, so check the current route before setting out.

Sněžný potok is also part of the area’s history: in the past, it powered woodworking sawmills, several mills and a paper factory. Its former use shows how the stream served as a source of power for different businesses. This offers a different perspective on Prkenný Důl from today’s leisure and winter sports activities.

St. Anne’s Chapel

St. Anne’s Chapel in Prkenný Důl was built in 1843 and has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. It is a late Baroque, single-storey, square building of the bell-tower type. Its roof combines a mansard roof and a bell-shaped roof with bevelled edges. For visitors interested in architecture, the building’s distinctive features are its floor plan, building type and roof shape. The chapel adds a concrete example of local architectural history to the industrial history of Sněžný potok.

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