Souš (1,225 m a.s.l.) holds a quiet but notable distinction — it is the 100th highest peak in the Czech Republic, tucked away in the Podbělský Ridge of the Králický Sněžník range. If you enjoy off-the-beaten-path summits wrapped in dense forest and peaceful wilderness, this one is well worth the effort.
The mountain is almost entirely wooded, with mountain spruce forests covering the summit area. In the saddle towards the neighbouring sub-peak known as Babuše — named after a nearby chalet — you can discover small peat bogs and waterlogged spruce stands, a rare and fragile habitat. Lower down, remnants of mountain beech forest survive, though much has been converted to spruce plantations over the decades. In places, large clearings left by pollution damage are visible, lending the landscape an open, rugged feel. The western and eastern slopes are noticeably steep, while the ridge continues southward towards Sviní hora. Each season brings its own mood: autumn colours, deep winter snow, and the fresh green of spring all transform this quiet summit.
How to reach the summitStreams from the slopes of Souš feed into tributaries of the Malá Morava river and the Prudký potok — a small but important contribution to the hydrology of the entire Králický Sněžník region.