Overview of Paprsek Ski Area
Paprsek Ski Area is a modern, family-oriented ski resort in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, offering well-groomed slopes, a lively snow park, and excellent amenities for all ages. Located in the picturesque Rychlebské Mountains near Staré Město pod Sněžníkem, the resort blends excellent winter sports facilities with comfortable lodging and year-round activities.
Features and Amenities
Paprsek offers a variety of slopes and services, including modern snowmaking, a snow park, night skiing, ski school, cross-country trails and wellness facilities.
Resort Highlights
- Elevation: between approx. 780 m and 1,010 m above sea level
- Slopes: three main runs—Svah 1 (~1,000 m), Snowpark (~750 m), Svah 2 (~1,100 m)—all medium difficulty
- Total piste length: around 3.6 km (other sources suggest 2.8 km)
- Lifts: one chairlift (capacity ~960-1,100 people/hour) plus at least one surface lift or drag for children
- Facilities: snowmaking, night lighting, snow park, ski school and kindergarten, wax and service rental, daily slope grooming
- Cross-country skiing: over 70 km of trails groomed, including routes into Poland
- Accommodation: year-round lodging at Horský Hotel Paprsek, including 2-5 bed rooms, family apartments, restaurant with panorama terrace, wellness and children's play areas
- Added attractions: surrounding hiking and cycling trails, summer chairlift operations, playful amenities like trampolines and playgrounds