All the highest mountains are located close to the Czech–Polish border or on the Czech side.

The Morava River, which originates below the peak of Králický Sněžník, drains its waters into the Black Sea.

The territory of the massif is mainly formed by metamorphosed rocks – gneiss and schist.

[1] On the Polish side the mountain range is largely covered by the protected area called Śnieżnik Landscape Park.

On the Czech side, an area of 17.08 km2 (6.59 sq mi) is protected as a national nature reserve.