Ascent to Heap Emu
Ostrava volcano
Heap Ema is an artificially created hill formed by a million tons of tailings from the former Ostrava mines. Its history dates back to somewhere in 1920. The heap inside is still burning and smoldering on the surface. It is therefore in vain that it is called „Ostrava Volcano“.
Access to the Heap
The Emu Heap can be reached from the city center or from the Ostrava Zoo. There are several trails and it is up to you which path you take. It can take you half an hour, but also 15 minutes if it comes directly in front of the trail from the west side. Map materials are available on mapy.cz or google.com.
Intestines of the heap
In several places, there are open places from which gases from the bowels of the heap get to the surface, where sometimes up to 1500 degrees temperature prevails. Be careful not to inhale these gases too much.
Views of the city of Ostrava
A walk on the Emu Heap is very popular with couples in love but also with families, and it often becomes a tradition. The reason is the beautiful views of the city of Ostrava, the Beskydy Mountains and the factories around.
Petr Bezruč Mine
Other views include a view of the nearby abandoned mine of Petr Bezruč.
Views of ArcelorMittal and Mount Spruce
Beautiful are the views to the south, where the Beskydy Mountains and in front of them the extensive ArcelorMittal factory complex. The photos show the Beskydy peak Smrk.
Red top of Heap
The top of the Ema Heap is iron red and therefore the top of the Heap can be identified from a greater distance.
Exit at your own risk
Notice
Climbing the Emu Heap is at your own risk, as evidenced by several signs near the hill. Care must be taken to ensure that the gases emanate from inside the heap.
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