Petrin Hill

Location

Prague
Czech Republic
50° 5' 16.1772" N, 14° 24' 16.7652" E
CZ
General info: 

Enjoy in the natural side of Prague, far away from the crowd. Petrin Hill is a hill in the city area with many parks ideal for hikers. Standing some three hundred meters above the city, this hill is a popular destination for those who’d like to see the city from different angle. Petrin Hill is exactly the place that gives you that opportunity. In the late ninteteenth century, Prague people were impressed with the Eiffel Tower in Paris and built something similar. The Petrin Lookout Tower is more that 60 meters high observation tower, resembling the much famous Parisian one. From the top of the tower, the view of the city is just indescribable.

Getting there: 

The easiest way to get to the Petrin Hill is by tram. Use lines 6, 9, 12, 20 or 22 and get off at Újezd.

Costs: 

Petrin Hill is a city area of Prague and because of that the entrance is free. However, there are dozens of attractive restaurants and coffee shops around hill (and the tower, off course) that will make you spend some money.

Interesting places nearby

The family ski resort Kristberg offers 4 km of ski routes, 20 km of winter hiking trails as well as a 11 km long panorama cross-country trail. New: private://Snow shoeingprivate:// 15 km of signposted snowshoe trails!

BASE: 2519ft
SUMMIT: 2841ft
VERTICAL DROP: 321ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

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Funicular Góra Parkowa is located in Krynica Zdrój. Funicular was built in 1937. At the top of the mountain is viewpoint where you can admire surrounding countryside. On top of the mountain is ski lift suitable for children.

Jaworzyna Krynicka ski station is located in the south eastern part of Lesser Poland in Beskid Sadecki close to Krynica Zdrój. Advantage of the ski resort is a modern gondola, which is able to take a one-time up to 6 skiers.

Skicentrum Kubašok Spišské Bystré is located 8 km from the city of Poprad and 18 km the High Tatras. Ski Spišské Bystré offers prepared ski slopes for less advanced skiers.