Klínovec (1,243 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak in the Ore Mountains and one of the most accessible high summits in the Czech Republic. Its broad, open plateau, sweeping cross-border views and excellent year-round infrastructure make it a destination worth visiting in every season.
From the top you can see the full ridge of the Ore Mountains stretching in both directions, and on clear days the German resort town of Oberwiesenthal is clearly visible below, with the Fichtelberg massif rising just 30 metres lower on the other side of the border. The summit feels spacious and airy — in summer it is a hub for hikers and mountain bikers, while in winter it transforms into the largest ski resort in the Ore Mountains. With a mean annual temperature of just 2.6°C, the summit can feel Alpine even in July, so be ready for a chill and strong winds.
How to reach the summitThe first observation tower here was built in 1817 and spa guests from Karlovy Vary used to make the journey by horse-drawn carriage — making Klínovec one of the oldest mountain tourism destinations in Central Europe.