This trail is not just about the views. It's about the journey between them. And about the people who brew beer from mountain water and give it time.Every hike has its meaning. And every stop has its flavor.
A day that tastes of mountains and hops
The morning is fresh and cold. The air smells of the forest. The path ascends, legs grow heavy – and that makes the first stop taste even better. Soup at a mountain hut, beer brewed just a few meters away, and silence interrupted only by laughter. The Krkonoš Beer Trail is brewed from simple ingredients: a sincere step, mountain water, a pinch of sweat, and a glass of joy. It matures in the sun and tastes best in the company of friends.
8 microbreweries – 80 kilometers of trails
The trail has no fixed beginning or end. You can walk the entire route or divide it according to your own pace. Arrange your route according to your taste, time, and strength.
The project connects eight microbreweries over nearly 80 kilometers of trails. It will take you from Malá Úpa through Pec pod Sněžkou and Harrachov to Paseky nad Jizerou. Challenging ascents await you to the ridges, where you can finally catch your breath. You will discover the Obří důl, Sněžné jámy, the source of the Elbe, and the Mumlavský waterfall. And in between, mountain huts where you can rest your head and set off again in the morning. It’s not a short journey – set aside at least three to four days for it. Or come back regularly.
Two branches, two rhythms
The eastern part is the heart of the project. It has a high mountain character, leads within reach of Sněžka, and gives the trail its unique character. This is where the whole idea originated.
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Trautenberk Brewery: Brews beer without pasteurization and filtration – crisp, refreshing, and always a little different.
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Fries Beer: Made from Czech malt and spring water directly at Friesovy boudy. Offers classics in the form of pale lager and semi-dark ALE specials.
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Sněžka Beer: From the Pec brewery, it refers by name and taste to the local landscape. In every glass, you will find an emphasis on the purity of the ingredients and the time that the beer needs to mature.
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Hendrych Beer: It is full, bitter, and distinctive. Ideal for meeting friends after a day of hiking.
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Krkonoš Bear: A classic lager brewed in the traditional way with three mashes. The taste is based on honest craftsmanship and Žatec hops.
The western branch will slow your pace. It may lack the monumentality of the peaks, but it compensates with tranquility and picturesque scenery. The landscape opens up in wide meadows, between timbered houses, and along the Jizera River. Here you will discover three breweries that have newly complemented the route:
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Brewery U Čápa: Beer matures in a stone cellar here. The entire area breathes respect for the landscape, with the flagship being the 12% unfiltered lager Světoběžník JC.
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Brewery Prdek: In the pub, where you will feel like at grandma's, they brew bottom-fermented unfiltered lager from Pilsner malt and spring water.
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Brewery Novosad (Glassworks Harrachov): Beer has always been part of glassmaking. The local yeast "František" provided strength to glassmakers at the furnace and today will refresh you too.
On a bike? Yes, but with caution
If you prefer to ride a bike, the western route is open for you too. However, enjoy the beer only at the end of the stage. Be focused on the mountain paths and take in the nature around you.
The main reward is the experience
The Krkonoš Beer Trail opens on May 30 and lasts until the end of September. Set out for a clear head and moments worth sharing. Collect stamps in the leaflet along the way – small rewards will remind you at home that you brought back a reason to return soon from the mountains.
The Krkonoš Beer Trail in a nutshell
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Season: From May 30 to September 30, 2026.
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Difficulty: Medium to high (crossing the ridges), but can be divided into easier stages.
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Collecting game: Get a stamp in the leaflet at each brewery. After five stamps, a well-deserved reward awaits you at the finish.
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Accommodation: It is ideal to reserve places at mountain huts directly at the breweries (e.g., Friesovy boudy or Trautenberk).
How to plan your route
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The entire route measures 80 kilometers – plan for at least four days and three nights at mountain huts.
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You can easily divide the route into two branches (eastern and western) and use the base in Vrchlabí, which lies in the middle of the mountain range and is easily accessible.
- Or leave yourself a reason to return. Walk part of the trail and collect the remaining stamps on your next visits to the Krkonoš.
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