Your Ultimate Resource for Tourist Accommodations in Czechia
What Are Tourist Shelters?
A tourist shelter is a basic wooden structure nestled in natural surroundings, commonly found in forests, mountains, or positioned along popular hiking routes. These shelters provide a crucial space for emergency overnight stays or a place to take a restorative break. While they lack modern conveniences such as electricity or running water, they deliver the essentials: a dry roof over your head, a sleeping area, and a moment of tranquility when you need it most.
Most tourist shelters can host 3 to 4 persons and feature a straightforward layout, specifically designed for short stays of one night. While some of these structures are minimalist and pragmatic, others boast unique architectural designs that are visually captivating and perfect for photographs.
A Welcome Shelter On Long-Distance Routes
One notable project is Via Czechia⬈, which offers an extensive network of long-distance trails traversing from the west to the east of Czechia. The positioning of the shelters is such that hikers can comfortably travel from one shelter to the next within a day’s walk, typically covering distances of 20 to 30 km.
Selected Via Czechia Shelters:
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Špičák (Krušné Mountains): an elegantly designed wooden shelter
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Branka (Český les Mountains): a perfect hideaway for romantics and those seeking solitude
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Střela by the lake: a serene refuge adjacent to a tranquil body of water
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Vrbice (Jeseníky Mountains): perched alongside a mountain path offering sweeping views of lush forests
Architectural Gems In The Mountains
In the majestic heights of the Czech Republic, particularly within the Krkonoše Mountains, you can find remarkable architectural innovations set against breathtaking backdrops. For instance, the minimalist KØMEN shelter, located near the White Elbe, is designed to resemble a stone; the wooden STAN shelter in Harrachov takes inspiration from the design of an actual tent and is nestled at the meeting point of the Mumlava and Lubošská streams; and the SILO – the Slunečná stráň shelter in Svoboda nad Úpou stands out as a creative repurposing of an industrial silo.
Shelters can be found in various other spots too, each with its own unique appeal. To plan your adventure effectively, you can use the interactive map on viaczechia.cz ⬈, which provides comprehensive details about all available shelters along with nearby trails, offered in multiple languages. For more information regarding shelters in the Krkonoše Mountains, click here ⬈.
