Uhlířský vrch (672 m) is one of the youngest extinct volcanoes in the Czech Republic, and it packs a surprising amount into a single hilltop: dramatic volcanic geology, a baroque pilgrimage church, and sweeping views over the Jeseníky highlands. It is an easy and rewarding half-day trip from the nearby town of Bruntál.

The hill sits in Silesia, about two kilometres south-west of Bruntál. The approach along a magnificent four-row lime tree avenue — planted in 1766–1770 and crowned 'Avenue of the Year 2022' — sets the mood perfectly. Walking beneath the linden canopy in summer or autumn is a delight in itself. Along the upper part of the avenue, fifteen wooden Stations of the Cross, carved by a local artist from various native timber species of the Nízký Jeseník range, line the path. From the summit, the views stretch across the rolling Nízký Jeseník hills, with the Hrubý Jeseník massif visible on the horizon.

The protected natural monument is an abandoned quarry on the southern slope, where volcanic tuffs were once extracted. Large volcanic bombs are clearly visible in the rock faces, making this a rare chance to see genuine volcanic material up close. The site has been protected since 1966.

• Bruntál (park along the minor road towards Moravskoslezský Kočov and Valšov, parallel to road no. 45) — walk up via the lime tree avenue, approx. 1 km, easy

• The quarry area is a protected natural monument — please stay on paths and do not collect rocks or stones
• The Baroque pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the summit is open to visitors

Fun fact: the old well that once stood next to the inn beside the church is 40 metres deep — and completely dry.