Skiing 2 4 5 3 6 1 7 1 Beskids 26/69 km 200 km Did you know that the first chairlift in the world was the one to Pustevny? It was 887 metres long with an elevation of 304 metres. 2 Jizerské Mountains 9/35 km 180 km The Jizerské Mountains are often called the “Glass Mountains”. Jizerská 50, the most famous cross-country ski competition, does not need any introduction. 3 Jeseníky Mountains 22/87 km 340 km The Jeseníky Mountains always provided a home and work to tough people. The true and rough character of the region still attracts brave sportspeople and adventurers. 4 Krkonoše Mountains 25/171 km 540 km The height of these mountains makes it unique in the Czech Republic – there are seven of the ten highest mountains in the Czech Republic. Krkonoše is a very popular tourist region in present day life. 5 Krušné Mountains 17/66 km 610 km The name of the mountains comes from an old Czech word for mining – krušení. Mining brings both happiness and a curse to this region. 6 Orlické Mountains 15/31 km 220 km The ridges of the Orlické Mountains are full of stories about smugglers and guardians of our border, protected by the good spirit of the Orlické Mountains, Rampušák. 7 Šumava 11/45 km 400 km One of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe, proudly bearing an old Slavic name, meaning deep forest. More information also available at: www.ahscr.cz www.ceskojede.cz