The Ore Mountains owe their name to the volcanic soil. The region is characterised by various types of ore, hot geysers, and stunning mountain scenery. It also forms the natural border between the Czech Republic and Germany. Apart from cultural, historical sights and walking and cycling options, this mountain region also has various winter sports options to offer.
Winter sports in the Ore Mountains, straight onto the slopes from your chalet
Winter sports resorts are situated on the 130km long mountain ridge of Kruné hory, mainly on the western side. Here is the largest winter sports centre, Bozi Dar-Neklid-Klinovec, with ideal conditions for skiing of all degrees of difficulty and for cross-country skiing. Options here include snow canons, ski school, childrens ski school, ski hire, exchange point, restaurants, sports facilities, indoor pool, cross-country loipes, night skiing, and snow tubing. You can get combination tickets for the adjacent German ski centre of Oberwiesental. For a visit to a health resort you can go to Jáchymov or Karlovy vary. Explore this varied region from your cottage and explore the Czech Republic.
The Ore Mountains, more than only winter sports
In addition, you will find the mountain village of Bublava in the middle of stunning natural scenery and its compact and contemporary ski centre, with pasture land pistes for all degrees of difficulty.
In the east, Zadní Telnice is the most popular ski resort, with good winter sports facilities. Smaller centres include Mikulov-Bou??ák and ?eský Ji?etín.