Světlý vrch (1,316 m a.s.l.) is a quiet, unspoiled peak tucked into the heart of the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), just 5 km southeast of the popular resort of Špindlerův Mlýn. It rewards those who seek it out with genuine mountain solitude and a beautifully preserved natural landscape within Krkonoše National Park.
The summit itself is capped with dwarf mountain pine, giving it that classic high-mountain look. The eastern slope opens up into the wide meadow enclave of Zadní Rennerovky, while the smaller Friesovy Boudy meadow sits on the southwestern flank — both offering lovely open views amid the surrounding spruce forests. The western slopes drain into Klínový stream and the eastern into Kotelský stream; they meet at Dolní Dvůr to form the Malé Labe, a left tributary of the Elbe river. The varied terrain makes Světlý vrch an attractive destination in every season, from summer wildflower meadows to snowy winter silence.
How to reach the summitThe peak's old German name, Friesberg, and the nearby Friesovy Boudy meadow are quiet reminders of the centuries-long settlement history on these slopes — a history that the surrounding landscape still whispers about today.