Ricky v Orlickych horach: Ski center Říčky

Few settlements in the Orlické Mountains have a history as closely tied to mountain farming and forestry as Říčky v Orlických horách. Set in a wooded valley near the Polish border, the village is surrounded by the rounded ridges and spruce forests of this northeastern Czech range. Říčky is known today for its ski centre on the slopes of Zakletý, while marked routes make the area a practical base for hiking and cycling beyond the winter season. The mountain setting gives the community a distinctly quieter character than the larger towns of the foothills. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Orlické Mountains connects regionally.

The Krkonoše Mountains and the upper Elbe define much of Královéhradecký kraj - mountain resorts and winter sports have long supported its tourism economy. On the Polish border, Sněžka reaches 1,603 metres, making it Czechia’s highest mountain, and stands within Krkonoše National Park. The Elbe rises in these mountains before flowing through the region’s lower country. Hradec Králové, the regional capital, combines a historic core with notable early-20th-century architecture linked to Josef Gočár and Jan Kotěra. Farther east, the sandstone formations of the Adršpach–Teplice Rocks introduce a sharply different terrain. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Královéhradecký kraj connects its mountain borderlands with the Elbe lowlands.

The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.