Ore Mountains viewpoints

Ore Mountains Viewpoints and Peaks

The Ore Mountains, straddling the border of Germany and the Czech Republic, feature a diverse range of vantage points. This selection includes the 1,244-meter Klínovec, the range's highest peak, and the granite-gneiss formations of Greifensteine. Visitors can explore historic stone towers like the Auersbergturm and modern structures such as the Cibulka observation tower. These sites provide panoramic views of the former mining landscapes, dense forests, and the Bohemian Basin, reflecting the region's geological variety and industrial heritage.

Ore Mountains Viewpoints and Peaks — Map

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Auersbergturm

This 18-meter-high stone tower, built in 1860, is the oldest observation tower in the Ore Mountains. Located atop the 1,018-meter Auersberg, it offers views of the Eibenstock dam and the Fichtelberg.

Jörg Hempel / CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Greifensteine

The Greifensteine is a rock tower in the Ore Mountains, Germany, between the towns of Geyer, Ehrenfriedersdorf and Jahnsbach.

Aka / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Auersberg

Auersberg is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.

Familienarchiv / Public domain

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Komáří hůrka

Reaching an altitude of 807 meters, this peak is accessible via a chairlift from Krupka, the oldest of its kind in the Czech Republic. The summit features a mountain hotel and provides views over the Bohemian Central Highlands.

VitVit / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Klínovec Observation Tower

Klínovec is the highest peak of the Ore Mountains, located in the Czech Republic's part of the mountains at 1,244 metres.

Tuten / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Blatenský vrch

The Blatenský vrch is a mountain in the Ore Mountains in the Czech Republic. It has an elevation of 1,043 m.

AHZ / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Jeřabina

A granite-gneiss rock formation featuring a restored wooden observation deck. It offers views of the Litvínov industrial landscape and the peaks of the Eastern Ore Mountains.

Věra Jančárová / CC-BY-SA

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rozhledna Cibulka

A 26-meter-high steel observation tower located near Oloví. The modern structure features 128 steps leading to a platform with views of the Slavkov Forest and the Bohemian Forest.

Tortuosa / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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MSSR Auersberg

A Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) used for air traffic control. Operating in the D-band, this technical tower is part of the regional aviation safety infrastructure near the Auersberg peak.

SchiDD / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Eisernes Kreuz

A war memorial located in Obernaundorf, Rabenau. The site serves as a viewpoint overlooking the surrounding Saxon landscape and the Eastern Ore Mountains.

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Aussichtsturm Drei-Brüder-Höhe

A 25-meter-high steel lattice tower located near Marienberg. Built in 1994 on a site with a long tradition of observation, it provides 360-degree views of the central Ore Mountains ridge.

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