Winding through the whispering forests of Krkonoše National Park, Baumwipfelpfad Riesengebirge (or Stezka Korunami Stromů, if you're feeling brave with your Czech) isn’t just a walk. It’s a climb into a different kind of silence — the kind only found in treetops, 45 meters above the forest floor, where the air tastes a little cleaner and the world stretches out in all directions.
You start on the ground, gently. The 1.5-kilometre-long path rises slowly, weaving upward through conifers, over ferns, past information panels you might actually stop to read (because they’re genuinely interesting). It’s smooth and accessible the whole way — no huffing, no scrambling, no steps. Great for strollers, grandparents, or just anyone who appreciates a no-pressure nature stroll.
Then you see it: the tower. A huge spiral of timber and steel, curling into the sky like something from a futuristic fairytale. The ramp snakes its way up to the top — and you barely notice the climb because the views, honestly, just keep getting better. Once you reach the peak, it hits you. Wide-open panoramas of the Krkonoše Mountains, glacier-carved valleys, rolling forests — the kind of landscape that makes your phone’s storage suddenly feel like a problem.
And yes, there’s a slide. Eighty meters of metal fun spiraling through the core of the tower. You have to be at least 120 cm tall and wear a funny-looking seat bag (kind of like a sack race, but vertical), but if you’re up for it, it’s a ride you won’t forget. It’s a little silly, kind of exhilarating, and absolutely worth the 50 CZK.
Along the trail are little adventure stations — balance beams, rope bridges, things that wobble just enough to make kids laugh and adults pretend they’re not nervous. Totally safe, but still fun. And if you’ve got little ones, Emil’s Forest World near the trail’s end is a gem. Think nature-inspired playground with tunnels, animal dens, and just enough climbing stuff to burn off that extra energy. Parents can kick back. Kids? Gone for hours.
Underneath the tower, there’s even more to explore. A surprisingly cool underground exhibit shows what’s happening beneath the forest floor — root systems, soil critters, hidden tunnels. It’s interactive and unexpectedly calming (who knew dirt could be this fascinating?).
And if you’re not ready to drive off into the sunset afterward, the nearby spa town of Janské Lázně is the perfect overnight stop. You can go modern at Hotel Omnia with mountain views and wellness perks, or traditional at Hotel Lucni Dum, where the wood beams creak in the best kind of way.
Baumwipfelpfad Riesengebirge is more than a treetop walk. It’s the kind of place where you forget to rush. Where kids squeal on slides, and adults linger longer than they planned. It’s fresh air, mountain views, and a little magic tucked into the branches.
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