Magical Sunset at Keilberg

Magical Sunset at Keilberg. Photo: Chris Bergau

The Keilberg (Klinovec), the highest peak in the Ore Mountains, offers breathtaking views that captivate every nature lover. Especially stunning are the sunsets, which bathe the snowy summit and surrounding forests in a warm, golden glow. This image captures the enchanting scenery of a winter evening. The snow-covered ground reflects the colors of the sky … Read more

Stunning View from Hassberg

View from the Hassberg. Photo: Chris Bergau

The Hassberg (Jelení hora), a picturesque viewpoint in the Ore Mountains, offers a panorama that turns any hike into a memorable experience. Surrounded by dense forests and an unparalleled sense of openness, this spot is perfect for unwinding and taking in the beauty of nature. The image showcases the view from the rocky summit of … Read more

The Novoveský rybník (Satzunger Pond)

Novoveský Pond (Schwarztorfsee) near Hora Svatého Šebestiána (Sankt Sebastiansberg) Photo: Chris Bergau

The Novoveský rybník (Satzunger Pond) is situated in the middle of the forest, west of Hora Svatého Šebestiána (St. Sebastiansberg). The pond is part of the Novodomské rašeliniště Nature Reserve. Several unmarked paths lead directly to the pond. It is located at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level, nestled in a stunningly beautiful … Read more

Křížová hora – The Cross Mountain

View from the 1,025-meter-high Křížová hora (Cross Mountain). Photo: Chris Bergau.

The Křížová hora (Cross Mountain) is a 1,025-meter-high mountain in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains. It is a secondary peak of the 1,097-meter-high Meluzína (Wirbelstein), located approximately 1,300 meters to the southeast. The summit is crowned by a striking eclogite rock formation, offering breathtaking views in nearly all directions.

Hadí hora (Grauenstein)

On the 941-meter-high Hadí hora (Grauenstein) in the Bohemian part of the Erzgebirge. Photo: Chris Bergau

The 941-meter-high Hadí hora (Grauenstein) is a relatively unknown mountain in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains – an oversight, as the views and landscape are simply unique. The gray rock sea was formed from the decay of a quartz-rich granite porphyry vein. Porphyry is a volcanic rock, formed by the solidification of magma. … Read more

View from Klínovec (Keilberg)

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