The history of Luční Bouda and surroundings

Luční Bouda is the largest and the oldest mountain chalet in the Giant Mountains situated in an impressive altitude of 1410 metres above the sea level, in subalpine altitudinal zone (1200-1450 metres above the sea). It is built in 1st zone of the Giant Mountains National Park, a locality protected by the European agreement of Natura 2000, with an appearance of rowan and willow trees and dwarf pines with incidental Carpatian birch pine. Around Luční Bouda we can also find a residue of original forest crop, various endemnity (plants which can be founded only in particular places) and glacial relics (the remains from glacial period). The Giant Mountains protected by Natura 2000 belong also to significant birds areas. Seven species of protected birds live there.

Foundation of Luční Bouda is dated back to 1623, according to a date on the stone in a basis of a first stone hut. These foundations were discovered during reconstructions of mill wheel in 1869. The Family of Renners belongs to one of the most famous proprietors of Luční Bouda.

Cattle breeding and harvest were the main sources of livelyhood were in the past. The local speciality was mountain herbal cheese. Sněžka which is within 4 kilometres far from the Luční Bouda has always tempted the pilgrims and provided the prosperity of the chalet, which passed through several reconstructions along the centuries. After completion of new large chalet in 1914 there were 120 private rooms and a few shared more-bed rooms. During World War II. Luční Bouda had been re-established again and after confiscation of German property was administrated by various organizations. In 1993 it was privatized and repaired.