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{{Infobox Mountain |
{{Infobox Mountain |
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| Name = Sněžka ([[Czech language|Czech]]) / Śnieżka ([[Polish language|Polish]]) |
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| Photo = Snezka.jpg |
| Photo = Snezka.jpg |
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| Caption = Aerial photo of the summit |
| Caption = Aerial photo of the summit |
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| Elevation = 1,602 metres (5,256 feet) |
| Elevation = 1,602 metres (5,256 feet) |
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| Location = [[ |
| Location = [[Czech Republic|Czech]]-[[Poland|Polish]] border |
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| Range = [[Karkonosze| |
| Range = [[Karkonosze|Krkonoše/Karkonosze]] |
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| Prominence = |
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| Coordinates = {{coor dm|50|44|N|15|44|E|type:mountain}} |
| Coordinates = {{coor dm|50|44|N|15|44|E|type:mountain}} |
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'''Sněžka''' ([[Czech language|Czech]] {{Audio|Cs-Snezka.ogg|pronunciation}}) or '''Śnieżka''' ([[Polish language|Polish]]) is the highest [[mountain]] in the [[Karkonosze|Karkonosze (Krkonoše)]] Mountains, part of the [[Sudetes]] mountain range. Standing at 1602 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the [[Czech Republic]] and lies directly on the border with [[Poland]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Initially called ''Pahrbek Sněžný'' in Czech, it was renamed ''Sněžovka'', with the eventual name ''Sněžka'', meaning "snowy" or "snow covered", adopted in 1823. It is known in [[German language|German]] as ''Schneekoppe'' ("snow top"). |
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The first historical account of an ascent to the peak is in 1456, by an unknown [[Republic of Venice|Venetian]] merchant searching for [[precious stone]]s. The first settlements on the mountain soon appeared, being primarily mining communities, tapping into its deposits of [[copper]], [[iron]] and [[arsenic]]. The mining shafts, totalling 1.5 km in length, remain preserved to this day. |
The first historical account of an ascent to the peak is in 1456, by an unknown [[Republic of Venice|Venetian]] merchant searching for [[precious stone]]s. The first settlements on the mountain soon appeared, being primarily mining communities, tapping into its deposits of [[copper]], [[iron]] and [[arsenic]]. The mining shafts, totalling 1.5 km in length, remain preserved to this day. |
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The first building on the mountaintop was the [[chapel]] of [[Saint Lawrence]] (''Laurentiuskapelle''), built ca. 1665-1681 by the [[Schaffgotsch]] family, serving also as an [[inn]] for a brief period of time. A hut was built on the [[ |
The first building on the mountaintop was the [[chapel]] of [[Saint Lawrence]] (''Laurentiuskapelle''), built ca. 1665-1681 by the [[Schaffgotsch]] family, serving also as an [[inn]] for a brief period of time. A hut was built on the [[Silesia]]n side in 1850, followed by one on the [[Bohemia]]n side in 1868, both built with the purpose of providing lodging. The Silesian hut has since been rebuilt twice after falling victim to fire. |
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A wooden [[weather station]] was built on the mountaintop ca. 1900, being the only such station in [[Central Europe]] remaining intact after [[World War II]]. It was demolished in the 1980s. |
A wooden [[weather station]] was built on the mountaintop ca. 1900, being the only such station in [[Central Europe]] remaining intact after [[World War II]]. It was demolished in the 1980s. |
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The mountaintop is separated into the Czech and Polish sides. |
The mountaintop is separated into the Czech and Polish sides. |
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The Polish side is host to |
The Polish side is host to the abandoned "Polish hut" (the "Silesian hut") and a circle-shaped hotel, built in 1976. The Czech side features the remains of the "Czech hut" (the "Bohemian hut"), a [[post office]], and a [[chairlift]] station, connecting the peak with the town of [[Pec pod Sněžkou]] at the base of the mountain. |
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Construction was expected to begin in the summer of 2004 for a new post office and observation platform to replace the current post office and the "Czech hut". |
Construction was expected to begin in the summer of 2004 for a new post office and observation platform to replace the current post office and the "Czech hut". |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
Revision as of 17:58, 13 January 2008
Sněžka | |
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Highest point | |
Prominence | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) ![]() |
Isolation | 290 km (180 mi) ![]() |
Sněžka (Czech ) or Śnieżka (Polish) is the highest mountain in the Karkonosze (Krkonoše) Mountains, part of the Sudetes mountain range. Standing at 1602 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the Czech Republic and lies directly on the border with Poland.
History
Initially called Pahrbek Sněžný in Czech, it was renamed Sněžovka, with the eventual name Sněžka, meaning "snowy" or "snow covered", adopted in 1823. It is known in German as Schneekoppe ("snow top").
The first historical account of an ascent to the peak is in 1456, by an unknown Venetian merchant searching for precious stones. The first settlements on the mountain soon appeared, being primarily mining communities, tapping into its deposits of copper, iron and arsenic. The mining shafts, totalling 1.5 km in length, remain preserved to this day.
The first building on the mountaintop was the chapel of Saint Lawrence (Laurentiuskapelle), built ca. 1665-1681 by the Schaffgotsch family, serving also as an inn for a brief period of time. A hut was built on the Silesian side in 1850, followed by one on the Bohemian side in 1868, both built with the purpose of providing lodging. The Silesian hut has since been rebuilt twice after falling victim to fire.
A wooden weather station was built on the mountaintop ca. 1900, being the only such station in Central Europe remaining intact after World War II. It was demolished in the 1980s.
The mountaintop today
The mountaintop is separated into the Czech and Polish sides.
The Polish side is host to the abandoned "Polish hut" (the "Silesian hut") and a circle-shaped hotel, built in 1976. The Czech side features the remains of the "Czech hut" (the "Bohemian hut"), a post office, and a chairlift station, connecting the peak with the town of Pec pod Sněžkou at the base of the mountain.
Construction was expected to begin in the summer of 2004 for a new post office and observation platform to replace the current post office and the "Czech hut".
External links
- Sněžka chairlift information (including current status and webcam)
- Photo gallery Template:Pl icon
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Panorama-Sniezka-1.jpg/600px-Panorama-Sniezka-1.jpg)