Bouřňák

The Bouřňák is one of the highest mountains in the eastern Ore Mountains on the territory of Czech Republic. The mountain is known as one of the most important ski centres of the Eastern Ore Mountains. The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit, an area of 3.26 hectares, has been placed under protection since 1979 as a natural monument.HistoryThe foundation stone for the mountain hut was laid on 15 July 1928. It was built by the Czech Tourist Club (KČT). It was used by the Wehrmacht in the Second World War.Origin of the nameThe German and Czech name of the mountain comes from the severe storms that occur here.ViewsThe 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 to Most. In the distance Ještěd, Říp in front of Prague, the Křivoklátsko Woods, the Doupov Mountains and Kahleberg may be made out.