Krkonose
BEER TRAIL

A journey with flavor

The Krkonoše trails are about the views, but also the stops along the way. The ones scented with malt, hops, and mountain water. Set out to conquer the only high mountain beer trail in Europe, this year newly extended with three craft breweries in the western Krkonose Mountains.

The trail is open from May 30 to September 30, 2026.

What awaits me

80 kilometers of mountain trails

The Beer Trail will guide you along wild ridges and through calmer valleys. It combines mountain hiking with the honest work of local brewers. Each stop has its own story. And its own flavor.

How you put together your experience is up to you. We've prepared the basics: the route, the stops, and the beers that belong here. You add your determined steps, the fresh mountain air, and a reward in the form of a frothy pint at the finish.

It tastes best when you set aside more time for it. The ideal plan? A long weekend and a group of friends.

I'll choose a route

Beer with a pedigree from the Krkonose Mountains

The Krkonose Mountains are a place where tradition has deep roots. Every beer has its own story and character. But they all have one thing in common—they belong here.

Along the beer trail, you'll come across eight different breweries: Trautenberk, Pecky pivovar, Fries, Hendrych, Krkonosský medved, Novosad, U Capa, and Prdek. They brew their beer honestly, using local ingredients and right “at home.” You'll taste bitter as well as light beers, often unfiltered and unpasteurized. Each one is different, but all with a flavor that will tempt you to return again and again.

I want to discover mountain breweries

Well-deserved reward

The main reward is the experience itself. But you'll take something with you as well. The beer trail is meant for a clear mind, tired legs, and moments worth sharing. But also for the stamps. Take a flyer or a guide with you and collect them along the way—this way, each stop will be imprinted more deeply in your memory. Thanks to small prizes for collected stamps, the trail will bring back memories even when you're at home.

This journey isn't about speed, but about honest steps and the joy of every shared sip.

How does it work?

When is the trail open?

The beer trail can be walked from May 30 to September 30, 2026.

How to plan a route?

The entire route measures 80 kilometers – plan for at least four days and three overnight stays at mountain lodges. You can easily divide the route into two branches (eastern and western) and take advantage of the facilities in Vrchlabi, which lies in the center of the mountains and is easily accessible.

Or, save yourself a reason to return. Walk part of the trail and collect additional stamps during your next visits to the Krkonose.

How would we do it?

We park the car in Vrchlabi, board the bus, and arrive in Mala Upa in the late afternoon.
We check in at the Trautenberk brewery and arrange a tour of their brewery.
In the morning, we set out on the first part of the route – via Pec pod Snezkou to Friesovy boudy.
The second night is booked directly at Friesovky, where we enjoy Fries beer, wellness, and great cuisine.
On the third day, we cross the central ridge all the way to Labska bouda.
On the fourth day, we get up early – we want to see the sunrise at the Pancava waterfall. Then we descend to Harrachov to the Novosad brewery and continue to Prichovice to the U Capa brewery, where we also stay overnight.
On the fifth day, we walk through Prdek to Jablonec nad Jizerou, board the train, and return to Vrchlabi.
We visit the Hendrych and Krkonossky medved breweries, pick up our rewards, and head home.

Beer Trail Route

How to join the game?

In each brewery, collect a stamp in your leaflet—one small beer is enough to get it. With stamps from five or eight breweries, you’ll receive a well-deserved reward at the finish.

For five stamps: a one-third liter beer glass made at the Harrachov Glassworks.
For eight stamps: a bonus prize—an original Krkonose Beer Trail coaster.

Everyone who collects eight stamps from eight breweries will also be entered into a prize drawing for stays at individual breweries.

Where to stay?

The ideal option is, of course, to use the facilities of one of the breweries. If you are walking the entire route, you will need at least one more overnight stay on the ridge. That’s why we have selected mountain huts that will welcome you.

Krkonose Huts

How to handle transportation to the start and from the end of the route?

At first glance, it may seem like a logistical puzzle – but you’ll manage to solve it. Tourist bus lines, running from the end of May to the end of September, will help you with this. They also connect mountain locations not served by regular lines. You can also rely on train connections on the local line from Martinice v Krkonosich to Jablonec nad Jizerou, with a connection to Vrchlabi.

Tourist buses