The Czech Republic-Tips for the trips-Krušné hory – by paraglider
The Czech Republic-Tips for the trips-Krušné hory – by paraglider
Clouds above you, crossing of latitude and longitude, free space all around, a feeling of complete freedom. The Czech Republic ranks among the world’s best in motorised air acrobatics. Its surfers regularly bring home medals from world championship competitions. Among the most popular sports is paragliding. Favourable wind conditions allow fans of this sport to fly tens of kilometres along the Krušné Hory (Ore Mountains) and enjoy the unique panoramas, the mountain peaks, and the low plains sprinkled with the cones of now extinct volcanoes. The hill, Raná, is considered the Mecca of Czech paragliders. It towers in the middle of flat terrain, a spot that is the starting point for both expert paragliders and beginners as well.
The oldest golf course
Mariánské Lázně boasts one of the oldest golf courses in Central Europe – the sport has been played here since 1905. Since thattime the course has been visited by kings, princes, industrial magnates, and some of sport’s best players. The course literally becomes a golfer’s paradise in early autumn, when the foliage in the neighbouring forests begins to turn gold and red. Nearby lookout points offer clear, long-distance views. Even in the summer it is pleasant here, as the trees protect against the hot sun in the area’s sometimes scorching climate.
Don’t miss:
Komáří hůrka – the longest funicular in the area transports visitors to this unique nature preserve from the town of Krupka two kilometres to the lookout point, which offers unique views. The high-level terrain has earned the respect not only of avid hikers and cyclists but also paragliders, who begin their flights along the Ore Mountains from this spot.
Božídarské rašeliniště – a unique beginner’s trail, winding between mountain bogs and historicmonuments. It’s a reminder of the medieval mining of precious metals that took place in this area.
Karlovy Vary – cosmopolitan spa town and site of the International Film Festival.Soos – area of small marshland volcanoes, reminders of the landscape’s not so distant geological past. Nearby you will find the last volcano to become extinct, Komorní hůrka, which poet and scientist, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, explored in detail.
Kynžvart – this stylistically pure Classical chateau with a rare library and collection of treasures was completely renovated a few years ago. Visitors can enjoy its beauty in its full splendour
