The park is spread on the area of 548 km2 at the height from 400 to 1 602 m above the sea level. Thanks to the natural beauties and excellent snow conditions the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) have become one of the most frequently searched for recreational places of central Europe. The well-thought system of tourist paths and cycling paths is completed by cable ways and mountain cottages, in winter the tows, maintained downhills and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country routes. The visitors are attracted by interesting museums, glass-making workshops or technical monuments.