Stoh (1,319 m a.s.l.) is a quiet but rewarding summit in the central Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), sitting just 3.5 km east of the popular resort of Špindlerův Mlýn. It ranks as the 50th highest peak in the Czech Republic — a fact that makes it a satisfying tick for peak-baggers exploring Bohemia's rooftop.
The summit itself is blanketed in dense dwarf pine, giving it a wild, untamed feel. The southern slopes open up into broad meadows around the Klínové Boudy enclave, while the northern flanks drop steeply into Dlouhý důl — one of the more dramatic valley drops in this part of the range. The entire area falls within the Krkonoše National Park, so expect pristine nature and well-maintained trails. In winter, the northwestern slopes come alive with a ski run from Svatý Petr, stretching over a kilometre in length.
How to reach the summitAs part of the Elbe (Labe) river catchment, every drop of rain falling on Stoh eventually finds its way to the North Sea — a quietly epic thought for such a modest peak.