Bouřňák
mountain
Bouřňák (German: Stürmer) is a mountain in the Ore Mountains, in the municipality of Moldava in the Czech Republic. The mountain is known as one of the most important ski resorts of the Ore Mountains. The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit, an area of 3.26 ha, has been placed under protection since 1979 as a natural monument.
History
The foundation stone for the mountain hut was laid on 15 July 1928. It was built by the Czech Tourist Club. It was used by the Wehrmacht in the World War II.
Origin of the name
The German and Czech name of the mountain come from the severe storms (Czech bouře, German Sturmer) that occur here.
Views
The views are very rewarding. To the north it is somewhat obscured by the crest of the Ore Mountains, but the views to the south, east and west are impressive. Over 206 towns and villages may be seen from the summit, from Ústí nad Labem to Most. In the distance Ještěd, Říp in front of Prague, the Křivoklátsko Woods, the Doupov Mountains and Kahleberg may be made out.
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