Location & getting here
The peaceful setting of our five luxury mountain chalets makes the perfect base for discovering the Giant Mountains in every season, from winter adventures to summer days in nature.
DISCOVER THE NATURE OF THE GIANT MOUNTAINS
Chalupy Roubal offer unique accommodation in the Giant Mountains, combining privacy, comfort and the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Located in Černý Důl, our mountain chalets are an ideal base for hiking, cycling and winter adventures. Forests, mountain trails and open meadows invite you to discover the Giant Mountains in every season. Our cottages for rent in the Giant Mountains offer a peaceful retreat for those looking to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy time together.
In winter, you are just moments from the SkiResort ČERNÁ HORA – PEC and the Černý Důl ski area, with downhill skiing, cross-country trails and activities for the whole family.
HIKING
Černý Důl is an excellent starting point for exploring the Giant Mountains on foot. You can set off on a short walk or a full-day mountain hike. The trails lead through forests, mountain meadows and ridges with beautiful views.
Popular destinations include Černá hora, Janské Lázně, Velká Úpa, Pec pod Sněžkou or the Tree Top Walk. More experienced hikers can continue further onto the ridges of the Giant Mountains, heading for example towards the source of the Elbe, Luční bouda, Výrovka or Sněžka.
Families with children will also enjoy themselves. Shorter, easy trails and nature trails (the Berghaus mining trail) around Černý Důl are ideal for relaxed outings where you can enjoy the mountain nature without rushing. Along the way you’ll find mountain lodges, viewpoints and places to stop for refreshments.
Whether you set off on a morning walk or a full-day mountain expedition, the Giant Mountains offer countless trails worth discovering in every season.
CYCLING TRAILS
Did you know that Chalupy Roubal is located in one of the most beautiful cycling regions in the Giant Mountains? Set off by bike through valleys, mountain meadows and forest paths, higher up into the mountains, and discover a landscape offering countless options for recreational cyclists and experienced riders alike.
The surroundings of Černý Důl are an ideal starting point for trips towards Janské Lázně, Pec pod Sněžkou, Svoboda nad Úpou or Vrchlabí. More demanding trails take you into the higher parts of the Giant Mountains, while relaxed outings can be enjoyed in the surrounding valleys and villages.
And if you don’t have your own bike, that’s not a problem. E-bikes can be rented in Pec pod Sněžkou or Janské Lázně. In Pec you’ll find, for example, the Relaxpark or Pepa Sport e-bike rental, and in Janské Lázně the K+K Ski School rental right by the Černá hora cable car. Mountain and children’s e-bikes are available.
GOLF
You can also enjoy the Giant Mountains from the green. Within pleasant reach of Chalupy Roubal you’ll find two beautiful golf courses that combine a sporting experience with the surrounding mountain landscape.
Golf Club Prosečné offers a pleasant round in the peaceful setting of the Krkonoše foothills, while Golf Club Mladé Buky boasts a modern 18-hole course set in picturesque scenery beneath Černá hora.
Whether you want to play all day or just improve your game, the golf courses nearby are a lovely addition to your summer stay in the Giant Mountains.
SKI RESORTS IN THE GIANT MOUNTAINS
Winter sports lovers have the popular ski resorts of the Giant Mountains within easy reach of Chalupy Roubal. The closest is Skiareál Černý Důl, ideal for families with children and beginner skiers. For a wider choice of slopes, head to SkiResort ČERNÁ HORA – PEC, which offers great conditions for skiing in the Giant Mountains, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.
Thanks to the location of Chalupy Roubal, you can choose from several ski areas during your winter stay and discover a different place every day.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The snow-covered Giant Mountains are a paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. From Chalupy Roubal you have easy access to groomed cross-country trails around Černá hora, Janské Lázně and Pec pod Sněžkou, from where you can continue onto the ridges of the Giant Mountains.
For a more relaxed cross-country experience, the Vejsplachy area in Vrchlabí is also an excellent choice, with regularly groomed trails suitable for beginners and more experienced skiers alike in winter.
More experienced skiers can head out onto the ridge trails towards Výrovka, Luční bouda or Špindlerův Mlýn. Fresh mountain air, snow-covered forests and panoramic views make cross-country skiing in the Giant Mountains one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy the winter mountains.
The best-known part of Bohemian Paradise is undoubtedly the Prachov Rocks, a paradise for rock climbers. This rock city lies northwest of Jičín. You can choose from four circular trails of different lengths.
Here you’ll find the remains of the medieval castle Pařez and numerous viewpoints. Giant sandstone rocks rise out of the forest, with narrow paths and steep steps running between them. They also have the oldest climbing history in the country. The centre consists of a romantic rock city of slender, tall towers and pillars, with deep, narrow gorges between them.
Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise
The golf course is located in a picturesque mountain setting and offers unique views of the Giant Mountains panorama. A covered driving range is also available in case of bad weather.
Golf Club Mladé Buky
In the premises of the Franciscan Monastery from 1678, a unique collection of plaster casts of ancient statues dating from 1912 is on display. From your rented log cabin you can reach Hostinné by car in under 20 minutes.
Tour of ancient statues in Hostinné
Anyone heading to the Giant Mountains for hiking and admiring the beauty of nature shouldn’t miss a trip to the source of the Elbe River, which rises at Labská louka near the border with Poland.
You can reach the source from Horní Mísečky via Medvědín to Vrbatova bouda and further to the Pančava Waterfall – one of the most impressive in the Giant Mountains. Along the way, don’t miss Ambrožova vyhlídka viewpoint with views of the Labský důl valley and the Kozí hřbety ridges.
In winter, the higher pole-marked route out of avalanche range must be used. An alternative is the yellow-marked Koňská cesta along the Sněžné jámy and the Violík rock outcrop.
Trip to the source of the Elbe
Experience an African safari, visit the savannah, push your way through the rainforest or discover the secrets of life on a coral reef. Let yourself be swept away by the illusion of Africa as you watch large herds of animals.
At the Dvůr Králové safari park you’ll enjoy plenty of fun and new experiences. You can invite an animal to lunch. For a day you can even become a zookeeper or a chef in the zoo park. In the unique rope park you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the animals from above.
Dvůr Králové Zoo – Africa within reach
Thanks to its location in the wooded valley of the Elbe River and its architectural design, the Les Království Dam is one of the most beautiful in the whole of the Czech Republic. Perhaps that’s also why it was declared a national technical monument in 1964. It lies near Dvůr Králové nad Labem.
“Les Království” Dam on the Elbe
On the outskirts of Vrchlabí you can visit the Vejsplachy area, where everyone will find something for themselves – from relaxation to games and sports activities. The area is suitable both for families with children and for groups of friends or couples. Children can play on the playground, try out the pump track, trampolines or skatepark. You can also play tennis or use the modern aqua centre. If you’re looking to relax, take a walk around the natural swimming lake at Kačák. In winter you can use the perfectly groomed cross-country trails. The main circuit is artificially lit and snow-covered.
Vejsplachy – leisure area
You don’t have to walk all the way to the summit of Sněžka. You can take the comfortable cable car instead. Sněžka is a popular and interesting destination for trips, especially during the summer months.
The ideal starting point for a trip to Sněžka is Pec pod Sněžkou (750 m above sea level), from where you can set off either on foot or by cable car.
Trip to Sněžka
Pec pod Sněžkou is one of the most important mountain resorts in the Giant Mountains. This town offers many summer and winter activities. With children you can visit the rope park, the bobsled track and nature trails. It’s great to rent a bike and head up into the peaks of the Giant Mountains. You can taste traditional Giant Mountains cuisine in several local restaurants and mountain lodges. Pec is the ideal place to spend an active day.
Pec pod Sněžkou
At the Church of St. Joseph in Dolní Dvůr you can listen to a unique carillon. It comes from the workshop of Mrs. Dytrychová and was even consecrated in 1995. The carillon plays daily for passers-by at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays it also plays at noon. Four melodies are prepared for each season. At Christmas time you can also hear a special Christmas melody that’s sure to put you in a festive mood.
Unique carillon in Dolní Dvůr
Route length: 13.2 km
From the square in Černý Důl, set off along the yellow hiking trail, briefly following the St. Barbara nature trail towards Černá hora. On the way to Černá hora you’ll pass the Vendlovka mountain lodge, and near Zrcadlové boudy continue on the stone mountain path up to Černá hora. From there it’s 1.7 km to the kiosk at Černá hora. At Černá hora you can visit the lookout tower, the climbing wall or the children’s park. Then follow the Černohorská road towards Černá bouda along the yellow trail. From the Václavák junction continue on the red trail to the Krakonoš, Pražská and Helena mountain lodges. At some of the mountain lodges you can enjoy a tasty lunch and a beer. Then continue on the red trail to Hrnčířské boudy, and further on the blue trail back down to the square in Černý Důl.
On the way to Černý Důl you can walk the Berghaus mining nature trail. The trail is 1 km long with 10 stops, introducing visitors to the rich tradition of ore mining in the Giant Mountains.
Circuit from Černý Důl via Černá hora
A huge wooden lookout tower – that’s the Giant Mountains Tree Top Walk. It stands on the slope of Černá hora, close to Janské Lázně. The wooden tower is 45 metres high, the whole route is more than 1.5 km long and is barrier-free. Along the way you can enjoy several adrenaline attractions and interesting educational stops. The tour also takes you into a unique underground cave housing a special learning centre. You can also try the dry slide, which is more than 80 metres long.
Tree Top Walk, Janské Lázně
The Giant Mountains Museum of the KRNAP Administration is located in Vrchlabí. You’ll find the museum in the Augustinian Monastery, with the exhibition Stone and Life and an ecological exhibition dedicated to the nature of the Giant Mountains. An exhibition on Giant Mountains traditions is also housed in a set of four historic Vrchlabí houses near the Gothic church on Náměstí Míru (Peace Square) in Vrchlabí.
Giant Mountains Museum
Address and how to find us:
Chalets: Černý Důl 543 44
Roubalka: Černý Důl 269
Brusírna: Černý Důl 281
Mlýn: Černý Důl 282
Ledárna: Černý Důl 277
Šípková: Černý Důl 271
Office:
Dolní Olešnice 32, 543 71
Phone: + 420 793 987 003
Company ID 67446281
VAT ID CZ7506243437
chalupy@roubenkyroubal.cz
www.chalupyroubal.cz