(conference inquiries)
Tel.: +420 702 020 499
Email: conference@orea.cz
OREA Resort Horizont,
Pancíř 126,
340 04 Železná Ruda
(conference inquiries)
Tel.: +420 702 020 499
Email: conference@orea.cz
OREA Resort Horizont,
Pancíř 126,
340 04 Železná Ruda
(conference inquiries)
Tel.: +420 702 020 499
Email: conference@orea.cz
OREA Resort Horizont,
Pancíř 126,
340 04 Železná Ruda
Winter activities
Tip: Take advantage of the new ski room with heated lockers, which is available to all hotel guests.
11.5 km of slopes
Špičák Ski Resort, situated in the heart of the Šumava, is a popular resort for all fans of winter sports. With 16 ski slopes of different difficulty levels and modern facilities, the resort offers great opportunities for both skiing and snowboarding.
And if you get tired of the domestic mountains, just 10 minutes from the Czech border there is also the famous ski resort Velký Javor (Grosser Arber), which is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and where you can enjoy the true Alpine atmosphere.
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Špičák Ski Resort
In the nearby Špičák Ski Resort you canrentskis or snowboards. The ski resort also includes funpark a funline (a fun track combining terrain waves, stumbling turns and safe obstacles) Night skiing takes place on the artificially lit slope Spodní Šance No.5.
Big Maple (Grosser Arber)
There are two six-seater chairlifts and a six-seater cable car in the ski area of the Big Maple, which takes you to the top in 4 minutes. From there, slopes of various lengths and levels of difficulty run with spectacular views of the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest. The Velký Javor ski resort is without doubt one of the most popular family ski resorts. The highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest welcomes all fans from complete beginners to carving enthusiasts every year and is ready for all levels of riding. The slopes situated on the north side of the peak are 100% covered with technical snow and guarantee quality skiing until late spring.
Bretterschachten & Scheibe
In the resorts of Bretterschachten and Scheibe, 90 km of groomed cross-country skiing trails await you. A modern ski area that offers everything a skier expects nowadays. Less than 15 minutes away, you can feel like you're in the Alps.
Running tracks from short to long
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will appreciate several cross-country skiing trails near our resort - from short ones of 3 km to long ones of up to 28 km. The trails are regularly groomed for a perfect skiing experience.
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Routes and difficulty of routes
There are countless cross-country skiing trails in the vicinity of Železná Ruda, here are some tips on the ones that are definitely worth mentioning.
Circuit Železná Ruda > Lake Laka > Gerlova Hut' > Železná Ruda
Total length: approx. 28 km
Route description: Železná Ruda => Debrník 1.5km => Zámecký Les 2.3km => Water Canal 6.1km => Hůrka 1km => Jezero Laka 1.5km => Hůrka 1.5km => Ascherlack 6.5km => Gerlova Hut 1.5km => Sklářský Vrch 2.4km => Samoty 2.8km => Železná Ruda 1km
Circuit Železná Ruda > Gerlova Hut > Hofmanky > Belveder > Železná Ruda
Total length: approx. 19 km
Route description: Železná Ruda => Samoty 1km => Na Pošt'ák 5.4 km => Gerlova Hut 2.9 km => Nový Brunst 1.5 km => Stará Hájovna 1 km => Hofmanky 3.5 km => Belveder 2.3 km => Železná Ruda 1 km
Running route Železná Ruda > Belveder > Hofmanky > Pancíř > Můstek
Total length: approx. 9.5 km
Route description: Železná Ruda => Belveder 1 km => Hofmanky 3.5 km => Pancíč 1.8 km => Tomandlův Křížek 0.4 km => Můstek 2.7 km
Running route Špičácké Sedlo > under Pancíř > Hojsova Stráž (Zámeček)
Total length: approx. 8 km
Route description: Špičácké sedlo > pod Pancířem > Hojsova Stráž (Zámeček) Belveder Running Circuit
Total length: approx. 5 km
Running circuit under the Špičák Ski Area
Total length: 3 km
Description: flat circuit on meadows at the foot of Špičák.
Ski school
No scientist has fallen from the sky, which is why you can choose from several ski schools in the vicinity of OREA Resort Horizont. These offer courses not only for children but also for adults. So if you or your children are just starting out in winter sports or just want to improve your skills to perfection, you can entrust yourself to the hands of experts who will be happy to help you.
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Ski schools
Daily lessons during the winter season for young and old skiers. Can be used as a one-off or for multiple days for individuals or groups.
From skis to snowshoes
Are you going to the slopes and lack the necessary equipment? Or did you miss a regular service on your skis or snowboard before you left? Don't despair. In the vicinity of our OREA Resort Horizont in Šumava there is a ski equipment rental shop directly in the Špičák ski resort. You can also rent a sledge or snowshoes there. You can also rent equipment for the slopes in Grosser Arber.
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Rentals
Rentals Big Maple (Grosser Arber)
Friendly and experienced staff will advise you on the selection of the highest quality downhill equipment for your comfortable ride. In the modernly equipped rental shop you can also rent accessories from ski helmets to gloves and matching caps to sunglasses.
Rental shop Špičák Ski Resort
Open daily from 8.00 to 16.30. You can rent ski equipment, snowboard sets or even sledges and snowshoes.
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