The most interesting peaks of the Bohemian Central Mountains
The Bohemian Central Mountains are one of the most photogenic areas in the Czech Republic. Its dominant feature are beautifully shaped former volcanoes from the Tertiary. Let's take a look at the most beautiful and interesting peaks that the Czech Central Mountains offer
Milešovka
The highest mountain in the České Středohoří
Milešovka (837m above sea level) is a beautiful volcanic hill and the highest peak of the entire české Středohoří (Central Bohemian Uplands). At the same time it is considered to be the most windy mountain in the Czech Republic. Some days in the year are even seen alpine peaks from the top. continue reading
Bořeň
Rockiest mountain in Czech Republic
At the very edge of the Bohemian Central Mountains is the most rockiest hill in the Czech Republic – Bořeň. His „brother“ – the well-known Devil's Tower, is located in the United States. It is the largest structure of its kind in Europe continue reading
Oblík
The most picturesque hill of the Czech Republic
Only a few kilometers north of town Louny there is the picturesque peak Oblík (509 m above sea level). It is slightly higher than the other nearby famous Rana Volcano. For its really beautiful curved shape, it is a very interesting domination of this region. In the vicinity of the top there is the National Nature Reserve Oblík. A green hiking trail leads to the top. continue reading
Milá
The highest peak at Louny
Milá (510m asl) is a very photogenic hill near Louny. Mila is only a meter taller than a nearby hill Oblík. A blue hiking trail runs through the summit. The peak of the hill is protected within the nature reserve. continue reading
Raná
The renowned center of paragliding
To the north of the town of Louny you can find an interesting three peaks mountain Raná (457m above sea level). This mountain is located in western part of the Bohemian Central Mountains and is very popular with paragliding enthusiasts. continue reading
Radobýl
A place associated with the poet K. H. Mácha
Radobýl is located between the towns of Litoměřice and Lovosice. At its peak there is the possibility to see rare protected butterflies in the summer months. Below the hill there is a complex of former Nazi weapons factory. Radobýl is, however, associated with the famous poet K. H. Mácha, when he saw Litoměřice burning from there, He ran for help and where he poisoned with water, which he drank during the fire and then he subsequently died continue reading
Lipská mountain
Monumental volcano
Lipská hora (689 m above sea level) is one of the highest and most monumental peaks in the Bohemian Central Mountains. From the top you will have a beautiful, but unfortunately only a semicircular view of dozens of surrounding hills. The ascent road leads either from Lhota or from Medvědice. continue reading
Plešivec (České středohoří)
Beautiful viewpoint with a meadow on top
Although Plešivec (477 m above sea level) is not one of the high peaks of the Central Highlands, it is one of the interesting ones. It is located in the western part of the Bohemian Central Mountains, a short walk from the village of Vlastislav. Its bare top is overgrown with a beautiful flowering meadow with lots of butterflies. From here you can enjoy wide views of this beautiful landscape continue reading