Bouřňák (german: Stürmer) is a mountain in the Ore Mountains, in the municipality of Moldava in the

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. The mountain is known as one of the most important ski resorts of the Ore Mountains. The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit, an area of 3.26 ha, has been placed under protection since 1979 as a natural monument.

History

The foundation stone for the

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was laid on 15 July 1928. It was built by the

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. It was used by the

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in the

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Origin of the name

The German and Czech name of the mountain come from the severe storms (Czech ''bouře'', German ''Sturmer'') that occur here.

Views

The views are very rewarding. To the north it is somewhat obscured by the crest of the Ore Mountains, but the views to the south, east and west are impressive. Over 206 towns and villages may be seen from the summit, from Ústí to

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. In the distance

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, Říp in front of

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, the Křivoklátsko Woods, the Doupov Mountains and

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may be made out.

Location and surrounding area

The Bouřňák lies in the Ore Mountains in Moldava municipal territory, northwest of

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and southwest of Altenberg on a prominent escarpment of the Ore Mountains. At the foot of the mountain is village of

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and the town of Hrob. Immediately next to the shoulder of the mountain, on the crest of the Ore Mountain ridge, is the village of Nové Město (a part of Moldava), today purely a resort.

Routes to the summit

* The shortest way to the top runs along the road from Neustadt. Formerly the Old Freiberg to Teplitz Post Road ran along here. * The Bouřňák offers an extensive range of cross-country skiing trails and downhill runs in winter. There are several prepared trails and lifts. Since 2005 there has been a snowboard fun park.

Mountain Rescue Service station

The Mountain Rescue Service of the Czech Republic has its rescue station on the peak. It is permanently open. During the week, the station is occupied by full-time employees; at weekends, volunteers help with rescue duties.

Gallery

Stürmer-Bergbaude.jpg, The mountain hut on the Bouřňák Mikulov 2.jpg, View of Mikulov Nové Město Moldava.jpg, View towards Nové Město Horská služba Bouřňák.jpg, Mountain Rescue Service station on the Bouřňák

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bournak Mountains and hills of the Czech Republic Mountains of the Ore Mountains Mountains under 1000 metres Nature reserves in the Czech Republic Teplice District