Europe Explored » Krkonoše National Park https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Mumlava waterfalls – the most powerful waterfalls in Krkonoše mountains | Czech Republic https://europeexplored.com/2012/02/22/mumlava-waterfalls-the-most-powerful-waterfalls-in-krkonose-mountains-czech-republic/ https://europeexplored.com/2012/02/22/mumlava-waterfalls-the-most-powerful-waterfalls-in-krkonose-mountains-czech-republic/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:16:13 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=6287 Mumlava waterfalls are located in the northern part of the Czech Republic, on the river Mumlava, less than a kilometer north of the famous winter center of Harrachov. Mumlava waterfalls are formed by rocky stones with a height of up to 12 metres arranged in steps. They is the most powerful waterfalls in Krkonoše mountains. […]

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Mumlava waterfalls are located in the northern part of the Czech Republic, on the river Mumlava, less than a kilometer north of the famous winter center of Harrachov. Mumlava waterfalls are formed by rocky stones with a height of up to 12 metres arranged in steps. They is the most powerful waterfalls in Krkonoše mountains.

Mumlava waterfalls, Harrachov, The Czech Republic
Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Jaroslav Kuba

Near the waterfalls is located Mumlava shed – a restaurant. Falls are easily accessible on foot or by bike along the asphalt road, an access for motor vehicles is not allowed, so you will not be disturbed. From Mumlava waterfalls you can continue to Vosecká shed.

In the surroundings of Harrachov you can find more rivers offering the similar phenomena, such as waterfalls, but they certainly can not be compared with Mumlava waterfall. Its height reaches up to 8 meters and is 10 meters wide. The waterfalls are different in every season, so whether you come in summer, or spring, or any other time you will see them always in a different form.

On the way to Mumlava waterfalls you can visit the mining museum, which is accessible throughout the year. Or you can hike to any of the countless wonderful places in Krkonoše National Park.


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Krkonoše National Park in Czech republic https://europeexplored.com/2010/09/17/krkonose-national-park-in-czech-republic/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/09/17/krkonose-national-park-in-czech-republic/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:12:11 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1522 Krkonoše National Park is the mountain range located in the north of the Czech Republic on the borders with Poland. Krkonoše National Park continues on Poland side as Karkonosze National Park and both constitute a cross-border biosphere reserve under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The highest peak of Krkonoše is Sněžka (1602m ABSL) […]

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Krkonoše National Park is the mountain range located in the north of the Czech Republic on the borders with Poland. Krkonoše National Park continues on Poland side as Karkonosze National Park and both constitute a cross-border biosphere reserve under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The highest peak of Krkonoše is Sněžka (1602m ABSL) and it is also the highest point of the Czech Republic.

The River Elbe rises within the Krkonoše. The range has a number of major ski resorts, and is a popular destination for tourists engaging in downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, cycling and other activities.

Important towns where you can accommodate and start your hiking or skiing in the Czech Republic side are:

  • Špindlerův Mlýn, mountain resort
  • Harrachov
  • Pec pod Sněžkou, mountain resort
  • Janské Lázně

and on Poland side:

  • Karpacz, ski resort
  • Szklarska Poręba, ski resort
  • Kowary


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