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Popovský kříž (Pfaffengrüner Cross)

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View from the Popovský kříž (Pfaffengrüner Kreuz) towards Klínovec (Keilberg). Photo: Chris Bergau

The Popovský kříž (Pfaffengrüner Cross) is situated atop a rock near the former German village of Pfaffengrün, close to Jáchymov (St. Joachimsthal) in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains. From the rock, there is a magnificent view towards Klínovec (Keilberg), as well as into the Eger Valley towards Ostrov (Schlackenwerth) and Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad).

View from Klínovec (Keilberg)

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View from Klínovec (Keilberg) towards the east. Photo: Chris Bergau

With an elevation of 1,244 meters, Klínovec (Keilberg) is the highest peak in the Ore Mountains. However, the view can be somewhat limited due to the height of the surrounding trees, especially from the observation tower. It is worthwhile to take a short walk down the ski slopes, as the mountain offers beautiful vistas from … Read more