Lesenská pláň (921 m a.s.l.) is the crown of the most impressive mountain massif in the central Czech Ore Mountains, rising together with the neighbouring Medvědí skála to dominate the landscape between Saxony and Bohemia. It is a quiet, forest-clad summit that rewards those who seek out the lesser-known corners of central Europe's highlands.
The summit itself sits hidden within a young larch plantation, so the real pleasure of visiting lies in the journey through the surrounding landscape rather than a dramatic viewpoint at the top. The massif is framed by the valleys of the Natzschung, Schweinitz and Flöha rivers, and on clear days the terrain opens up toward the Saxon town of Olbernhau to the north and the Czech city of Litvínov to the south. Just to the west, the rocky peak of Eduardův kámen (908 m) stands as a striking landmark, clearly visible from the small mountain village of Malý Háj and well worth a detour — it is easily accessible and makes for excellent photographs in any season.
How to reach the summitThe rocky outlier Eduardův kámen carries the name 'Eduard', a detail whose exact origin is lost to local tradition — a small mystery that adds a little extra character to your walk.