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

Popovský kříž (Pfaffengrüner Cross)

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)

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

Towards Klínovec

Towards the 1,244 meter high Klínovec (Keilberg) on ​​the railway line between Vejprty (Weipert) and Chomutov (Komotau) in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains. Photo: Chris Bergau

From the train station in Kovářská (Schmiedeberg) in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains, there is a great view of the 1,244-meter-high Klínovec (Keilberg). The railway line runs from Vejprty (Weipert) to Chomutov (Komotau) and is currently only used for tourist traffic on weekends.

Still Snow in the Bohemian Ore Mountains

Schnee am 6. Juni im Böhmischen Erzgebirge. Foto: Chris Bergau

The Bohemian Ore Mountains with their unique landscape, which clearly differs from the German part of the Ore Mountains, invite you to hike and relax again. A special hiking experience is the old, historic ridge path. On the section between Boží Dar (Gottesgab) and Klínovec (Keilberg), even on June 6th with over 20 degrees Celsius, … Read more

Good Visibility Despite Cloudy Weather

Das Gipfelkreuz auf dem Velký Špičák (Großer Spitzberg). Dahinter rechts der 1.215 Meter hohe Fichtelberg in Deutschland und links der 1.244 Meter hohe Klínovec (Keilberg) in Tschechien.

Even on days with overcast skies, a hike in nature can be relaxing. On the 965-meter-high Velký Špičák (Great Spitzberg, also Schmiedeberger Spitzberg) in the Bohemian part of the Erzgebirge, there is always a refreshing breeze. Despite the cloud cover, visibility was quite good.

Good Visibility on Cold Days

Der 1.244 Meter hohe Keilberg (Klínovec) und der 1.215 Meter hohe Fichtelberg sind weithin zu sehen. Foto: Chris Bergau/bergau-media.com

The Erzgebirge has cleared up. In the morning, even in the lower regions, the ground is lightly frozen and, despite the sun shining its best, temperatures often don’t rise above 10 degrees Celsius. However, visibility is particularly good in autumn. The two “giants” of the Erzgebirge, the 1,244-meter-high Klínovec (Keilberg) in the Bohemian Erzgebirge and … Read more