Start
About Start
A charming Bohemian gateway known for its rustic guesthouses and access to the dramatic sandstone peaks of the Giant Mountains.
Highlights
- Bohemian forest trails
- Traditional mountain lodges
- Krkonose gateway access
- Rustic riverside charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 636m
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 9
- MTB trails: 41.7km
- Mountain huts: 8
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Start
- Today: 7 to 10 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2673 m (2150 to 3170 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pá 25. 9. | 7 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| so 26. 9. | 7 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 9 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 11 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 12 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 10 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 9 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 11 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 11 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Start
Hikes nearby — Start (8)
8 curated hiking trails around Start, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Jiráskova cesta
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NS Deštné v Orlických horách
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NS Okolím Deštného
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NS Historie tavení skla
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NS Bedřichovka
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NS Po hřebeni Orlických hor
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NS po lehkém opevnění
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Geologická NS Feistův kopec
Mountain biking near Start
- Želva
- Sołtysia
- Pętla Widokowa
- Zmijovka
- Pytlácký trail
- Widlasta Droga
- Jelení trail
- Rampušák
Getting to Start
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Pardubice Airport (PED), 53 km away, about 1h20 by road
- Wien: 4h25 by car, 287 km
- Nürnberg: 5h12 by car, 463 km
- Berlin: 5h17 by car, 407 km
- München: 6h07 by car, 552 km
- Graz: 6h29 by car, 479 km
- Stuttgart: 7h06 by car, 653 km
Where to stay in Start
98 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 84 EUR per night, median 188 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Start page.