Sjezdovka Saporo
A sporting challenge and year-round fun in the Krušné hory mountains
The Lyžařský areál Saporo, also known as the Ski a Trail Park Saporo, is located in the Karlovarský kraj region on the outskirts of the town of Kraslice. The resort is situated at the foot of Sněženský vrch and is characterised by its red-marked, one-kilometre-long ski slope, which primarily appeals to more advanced skiers. The resort uniquely combines winter operations for downhill skiing with summer operations as a modern trail park for mountain biking, ensuring sporting opportunities throughout the year.
Ski areál Saporo was founded in 1972, with significant modernisations taking place in the late 1980s, and lighting for the slope was added in 2006. The lift boarding area lies at an altitude of 580 metres above sea level, and the upper part of the slope reaches an altitude of 742 metres above sea level, representing a total vertical drop of 162 metres. The single downhill track is 1 kilometre long and is classified as a red slope due to its difficulty. Transport for skiers is provided by a fast TATRAPOMA-type lift, 760 metres long, with a capacity of approximately 900 persons per hour. Thanks to the lighting, the popular option of night skiing is also available here. Since 2020, the resort has expanded its offer with summer operations, when the lift is used to transport cyclists to the Trail Park Saporo, which offers both natural and artificially built tracks for DH-downhill and MTB-Enduro.
How to get to the resort
The resort is located by the main road leading from Kraslice in the direction of Luby. For arrival by car, there is a large car park located on the right side of the road (when travelling from the centre of Kraslice), while the access to the slope is located opposite. It is possible to reach Kraslice by bus lines as well as by train. The Kraslice railway station, which is connected to the surrounding network in the Krušné hory mountains, is within a reasonable distance for use.
What to discover in the vicinity
The town of Kraslice and its surroundings in the Krušné hory mountains offer tourists a wealth of activities. Directly from Saporo, it is possible to connect to a network of cycling routes and walking trails leading into the surrounding forests and onto the ridges. Given its location in the central part of the western Krušné hory, it is possible to use the extensive network of marked tourist trails of the Klub českých turistů (KČT). For example, the nearby Sněženský vrch can be reached via unmarked forest paths, connecting to a network that continues further to popular spots such as the Ski centrum Bublava or the areál Lišák Stříbrná, where marked blue and red tourist trails can be found.
The Lyžařský areál a trail park Saporo effectively uses its location and technical facilities to offer year-round sporting activities for both skiers and bikers in the Krušné hory mountains.
