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Vosecká bouda

A western Krkonoše hut (1,260 m) – one of the few that never burned down.

Distance8.2 km
Time on site45 min
Elevation400 m
DifficultyModerate
FeeFree
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Dining along the way

Kitchen operates: Sunday–Thursday until 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM.

How to get there

Parking
Parking at the apartments is free. Vosecká bouda is about 8.2 km on foot, roughly three and a half hours uphill.
Getting there from us
It is about 8.2 km on foot from the apartments, roughly three and a half hours. You can also drive to Harrachov and continue about 8 km on foot.
Opening hours
The hut is open in season only – in 2026 from 1 June to 28 October (and closed 31 Aug – 2 Sep). Outside those dates you can still walk there, but do not count on refreshments.

About the trip

Mountain hut in the western Krkonoše Mountains at an altitude of 1,260 m above sea level. Founded before 1743 as a hayloft, serving tourists since 1896. One of the few ridge huts that never burned down. Not connected to the electrical grid; energy is generated by a diesel generator.

Alternative routes

By car to Harrachov, then on foot

8 km180 min+400 m

If the journey from the apartments is too long, you can drive to Harrachov and then continue on foot about 8 km on the red trail via Mumlava Waterfall and Krakonošova snídaně.

In winter on cross-country skis

8.2 km180 min+400 m

In winter the path from the apartments changes to a ski trail (cross-country skis only).

Personal tip from us

Vosecká bouda is an ideal starting point for hikes to Sněžné jámy, Labská louka and the source of the Elbe. In winter it's a beautiful ski trail.

Tips

  • Starting point for hikes to Sněžné jámy, Labská louka, source of the Elbe.
  • In winter the path changes to a ski trail (cross-country skis only).
  • One of the few ridge huts that never burned down.

Safety

  • Caution on avalanche danger in winter.
  • The path can be challenging in bad weather.
  • Bring plenty of water and food.

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