Bouřňák

Forward from the northeast

The Bouřňák ( German striker ) is one of the highest mountains in the eastern Ore Mountains on the territory of the Czech Republic. Is known of the mountain as one of the most important ski centers in the eastern Ore Mountains. The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit is to 3.26 ha as a natural monument under protection since 1979.

History

The foundation stone of the mountain cottage was laid on 15 July 1928. It was built by the Club of Czech tourists ( KCT ). It was used in World War II by the Wehrmacht.

Origin of the name

The name of the mountain is derived from the prevailing strong winds here.

View

The view is inhibited to the north by the Ore Mountains, but it is south, east and west. About 206 places of Usti nad Labem to Brüx should be able to see from the summit. Distant view to the ridge, Bösig, Saddleback ( Geltschberg ), Rip ( Georgsberg ) before Prague, Krivoklatsko ( Pürglitzer Forest), Doupov Mountains and Kahlenberg.

Location

The striker is in the Eastern Ore Mountains, 10 km northwest of Teplice ( Teplitz ) and 10 km south-west of Altenberg on striking steep drop of the Ore Mountains. At the foot of the mountain, the mountain town of Mikulov ( Niklas Berg) and the community is Hrob ( monastery grave ). Just off the shoulder of the mountain on the Ore Mountains is the small settlement Nove Mesto ( New Town), today only a resort.

Routes to the summit

• The shortest route to the summit is via the driveway of Nové Město. Earlier this led along the Old Freiberg Teplitz Post Road.

• The striker offers a rich field in winter downhill skiers. There are several lifts and since 2005 a snowboard fun park.

View of Mikulov ( Niklas Berg)

Looking Nove Mesto ( New Town)