Krušné Hory (Ore Mountains) - Czech republic

Ore Mountains are situated on the northwest part of Czech Republic and 130 km long border divides from Germany, where there is more essential part of this mountain massif. It is divided on Klínovec and Loučen part and form so called Krušnohorský system. The highest point is Klínovec, 1244 m high. This place is - especially in winter - popular centre of skiiers.

In 1884 there was built here stone look-out-tower.


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CZ: Bozí Dar – Magical Winter in the Ore Mountains
Published: 23.1.2023
History of mining, and many letters to Baby Jesus written by the hand of kids as well as grown-ups.

Germany, Fichtelberg: Splendid Vista of the Ore Mountains
Published: 14.9.2022
Fichtelberg is 25 kilometers by air from Karlovy Vary. It is the highest mountain in the Ore Mountains but on theirs German side. It is a nice climb where you pass 1000 meters above sea level of altitude and you can see two countries from there.

CZ, Loučná pod Klínovcem – Autumn in the Ore Mountains
Published: 16.12.2021
Where to go with your children for the weekend? The Ore Mountains are ideal. There are many possibilities of accommodation - either in the highest situated Czech town Boží Dar, or perhaps in the quiet town Loučná pod Klínovcem.

CZ, Ore Mountains: Cínovec – On the Krušnohorská Way
Published: 28.1.2021
Cross-country skiing is the number one winter activity this year due to the closure of downhill skiing and snowboarding centers. However, the popular Jizera Mountains are already bursting, especially on weekends at the seams. But where else to go for a nice run? Ore Mountains, for example, are offered.

CZ, Ore Mountains – Sleeping in the Open, Bikepark and Swimming
Published: 30.7.2020
This year's unpredictable weather and more difficult travel conditions are increasingly encouraging us to explore our homeland. Fortunately, there are more than enough opportunities for great use of free time in our country in the Czech Republic. This time we are going to the Ore Mountains for the weekend, we plan to spend the night under the aisle near the village of Měděnec, a sports day in the Klínovec Trail Park and relaxation by the pond.

CZ, Ore Mountains – Route Across Klínovec and Boží Dar
Published: 21.11.2019
There is an incredible number of trails around Boží Dar. Especially for families with children, this is the ideal vacation spot that one can do all year round. The Krušné Mountains are not too high, so they can take a longer trip with their children. In winter there is a wealth of ski slopes and cross-country trails.

CZ, Ore Mountains – Hauenstejn also called Horni Castle
Published: 10.9.2015
If you hike in less known and popular localities with less tourists to meet instead of picking places that look good in some travel brochure, than the place which is matter of today’s article is the best for you. Make a trip to Horni Castle which is near Straze nad Ohri.

CZ, Ore Mountains: Jachymov – Mining and Culture Land of UNESCO?
Published: 16.2.2015
In 1516, the owner of Ostrovske dominion, Stepan Slik, founded the settlement of Udoli sv. Jachyma near silver deposits. The settlement was inhabited mostly by settlers from neighboring Saxony. When the settlement’s status was changed to the free mining town, there lived 18 thousand people n 1533. It was the second most populous city in the Kingdom of Bohemia!

CZ, Ore Mountains: Kovarska, Haj Limestone Quary, Medenec
Published: 9.2.2015
Would the Mining and Cultural Landscape of the Ore Mountains became a part of the UNESCO world and nature heritage. Those introduced to the problem believe it would. Yet don’t wait on the decision of the commission. Go on your own to see small towns, settlements, mining sights, and wild nature.

CZ, Ore Mountains: Bozi Dar and Around
Published: 2.2.2015
Unlike in the 1990s, we don’t see very often some objects or reservations in the Czech Republic to be included to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. This rare occasion is about to happen again. The “Mining Culture Landscape of Erzgebirge/Krusnohori" applies to be part of the list. Czech and German (Saxon) officials have sent the application. If the land will become the part of UNESCO should be decided in the following year.

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