Czech Republic - a country that is perfect for fans of mountain travel. You will find here a lot of fascinating landscapes, as well as mountains and volcanoes, which are easy enough to climb, but at the same time have a rich history and from their peaks a beautiful view of the surroundings opens up.
What mountains are there in the Czech Republic?
Below is a list of the names and descriptions of the most beautiful and interesting mountains in the Czech Republic:
- Rzip - is located the ridge of the Central Bohemian Region. The height is small - only 459 m. Mount Rzip in the Czech Republic is almost sacred, because here, according to the legends, the Czech nation once emerged. From the top it has a panoramic view, and in good weather even the spiers of Prague can be seen.
- Snowball is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic. Its height is 1603 m. It is located on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic, in the Krknosh mountain range. On Snezhka there is a ski resort , which runs 6 months a year, since the mountain is covered with snow for about 7 months. It is here in the Czech Republic that an ideal holiday in the mountains.
- The white mountain is just a small hill near Prague. It is located near the banks of the Vltava River. The White Mountain has a historical significance for the Czech Republic. It was near it on November 8, 1620, there was a battle with the imperial-Bavarian army, which the Czechs lost, after which the country lost independence for almost 3 centuries.
- Great grandfather - this mountain is located in the Ridge Jesenik Ridge, on the border of two regions: Moravia and Czech Silesia. In the height it reaches 1491 m. The legend says that the lord of the Jesenitsky Mountains inhabits it at the top - the severe Praded. Since 1955, this mountain has become the center of the protected area.
- Králický Sněžník is one of the mountains in the Czech Republic, which, like Сnieжкаka, is covered with snow most of the time. It is part of the homonymous mountain massif. Its height is 1424 m. Kralicki-Snezhnik is a watershed of three seas - Black, Northern and Baltic.
- Krusne (or Ore Mountains) are the border between the Czech Republic and Germany. The border runs just north of the ridge of this mountain massif. The extraction of ore in these mountains has been conducted since ancient times. For the tourist this array can be interesting with beautiful panoramic views, as well as folk traditions : this region is famous for its wonderful carvings.
- Orlicky Mountains - located on the border of the Czech Republic and Poland. The largest peak - Velka-Deshtna, reaches a height of 1115 m. There are many monuments of architecture, very picturesque nature . Bicycle and hiking trails are specially designed for tourists. In the winter in the Eagle Mountains you can go skiing.
- Komorni Gurka is the only volcano located on the territory of the Czech Republic. It is the youngest and smallest volcano in Central Europe. In height, it reaches 500 m and more like a forested hill. Scientists have even argued about its nature, but Johann Wolfgang Goethe proved experimentally that Komorni Hurka is still a volcano.
- Prahovské Rocks - it is in this place in the Czech Republic that the so-called mysterious staircase in the mountains is located. It is the oldest natural reservation in the country and one of the most visited places by tourists. There are very picturesque rocks, there are sightseeing towers, and the tour usually starts from the town of Jicin, where many ancient architectural monuments were preserved.
- Elbe Sandstone Mountains is a mountain massif of sandstone, which is partially located in Germany, and partly in the Czech Republic. The part located in the Czech Republic is called the Czech Switzerland . This mountain range is characterized by a surprisingly beautiful nature, a fascinating sight. These mountains in the north of the Czech Republic invariably attract the attention of lovers of colorful nature every year.