Sněžka – The Highest Mountain in the Czech Republic
At 1,603 metres above sea level, Sněžka is the highest mountain not only in the Krkonoše Mountains (Giant Mountains), but also in the entire Czech Republic.
The rocky summit, covering approximately 30 acres, lies on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland.
On the northern, Polish side, the slopes descend into the Lomniczka River Valley. The southern slopes on the Czech side drop steeply into Obří důl (Giant Valley), while the western slopes lead towards the Úpa Peat Bog and the eastern slopes extend into the Obří hřeben (Giant Ridge).
The name Sněžka comes from the original name Sněžná, meaning "snow-covered".
Before its current name became established in 1823, the mountain was known by several other names, including Pahrbek Sněžný, Sněžovka and occasionally Sněhovka.