Špičák is one of the many evocatively named Czech peaks — the name literally translates to 'fang' or 'canine tooth', a fitting description for the sharp, pointed shape typical of these summits. In fact, there are more than a dozen peaks across Czechia bearing this exact name, scattered from the Jizera Mountains through the Central Sudetes, the Crow Mountains, the Table Mountains, the Broumov Walls, the Orlické Mountains foothills, the Golden Mountains, and the High Ash Mountains.

Each of these summits has its own local character — ranging from gentle, forested hills to more demanding mountain terrain, with views shifting dramatically across the seasons, from blooming meadows in spring to snow-dusted ridgelines in winter.

How to reach the summit

• Because several distinct peaks share this name, we recommend confirming the exact location and nearest trailhead before planning your hike.

The name Špičák is also used for a railway station in the Pilsen Region, and it exists as a Czech surname — a testament to how deeply this word is woven into Czech geography and culture.