Hrazený
| Hrazený | |
|---|---|
Hrazený seen from the west | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Isolation | 15.5 km (9.6 mi) |
| Coordinates | 50°58′35″N 14°25′11″E / 50.97639°N 14.41972°E |
| Geography | |
Hrazený Czech Republic | |
| Location | Velký Šenov |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Parent range | Lusatian Highlands |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic hill |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Marked hiking trails from Šluknov and Brtníky |
Hrazený (German: Pirschken) is a mountain in the Lusatian Highlands in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It lies in the territory of Velký Šenov. At a height of 608 metres (1,995 ft), it is the highest point of the Lusatian Highlands and the highest point of the Šluknov Hook.[1][2][3]
Geography
Hrazený rises in the northern part of the Czech Republic, in the territory of Velký Šenov.[4][2] The mountain is heavily wooded, and views from the summit are limited by forest cover.[1]
The mountain belongs to a landscape of rolling uplands developed largely on granites and granodiorites, while the more prominent peaks of the area are formed by younger volcanic rocks.[2] Hrazený itself consists of a volcanic complex of nepheline tephrite, exposed in summit crags and former quarries on its slopes.[4] According to the Czech Geological Survey, the volcanic body is composed of three lava sheets, each about 20 metres thick, resting on Oligocene sediments that contain thin coal seams.[4]
History and tourism
A former mountain inn, known as the Pirschkenbaude or Pirskenbaude, was opened on the mountain in 1909 and became a popular excursion destination for nearby settlements. After World War II, the building was used for recreation purposes; in later decades it fell out of regular use.[5][6]
The mountain is accessible by marked hiking trails. Regional route descriptions lead to Hrazený from Šluknov through the valley Karlovo údolí and onward to Brtníky, while local tourist material also lists walks approaching the summit area from the Šluknov side.[3][7]
References
- ^ a b c "Mountain, summit – Hrazený". Mapy.com. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Šluknovský výběžek" (in Czech). Město Velký Šenov. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Šluknov (Schluckenau) – Karlovo údolí (Karltal) – Hrazený (Pirschken) – Brtníky (Zeidler)s". Dráha národního parku (in German). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Hrazený". Významné geologické lokality (in Czech). Czech Geological Survey. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Pirschkenbaude". Zaniklé obce (in Czech). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Pirschkenbaude". Deutschböhmen (in German). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Tourist trail No. 1 - Šluknov square - Karlovo údolí (Charles's valley) - Kunratice arboretum - Hrazený - Zelený kříž - Brtníky Railway station". Brána do Čech. Retrieved 2 March 2026.