📜 A historic stone observation tower and meteorological observatory on Milešovka, the highest mountain of the České středohoří. 🌬️ Known as the "Thunder Mountain" and the windiest place in the Czech Republic, it offers unique meteorological insights and is now fully reopened after extensive reconstruction.
🔭 Enjoy stunning 360-degree panoramic views across the České středohoří, Krušné, Lužické, Jizerské Mountains, Šumava, and even the distant Alps on clear days, aided by orientation tables. Once praised by Alexander von Humboldt. 🔬 Explore the oldest Czech mountain meteorological station, operating since 1905, and visit a small museum of meteorological instruments. 🚶♀️ Hike challenging or easier marked trails from surrounding villages like Bílka, Milešov, Černčice, or Velemín. 📚 Learn about its rich history, including archaeological finds. 🌲 Discover a protected national nature reserve. 🎉 Attend special Open Days (around March 23rd and late September) for free entry and expert guided tours.
⚠️ The trail from Milešov is steep and rocky, not suitable for bikes or strollers. Summit accessible only on foot, some trails are very demanding. 💨 Can be extremely windy, especially at the summit. Experiences the most storms in the country, earning its 'Thunder Mountain' nickname. 🤫 Be mindful of observers working at the observatory; quiet entry is appreciated in the mornings. 🚽 No public toilets are available at the observatory.
Adults: 50 Kč Discounted (children under 15, seniors over 65): 30 Kč Free entry on Open Days. Group tours (up to 30 people) can be arranged in advance (call +420 417 872 101): Basic (2000 Kč / 1500 Kč for children/seniors) or Expert (5000 Kč / 4500 Kč for children/seniors).
April - October: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 – 18:00. November - March: Weekends and public holidays, 11:00 – 16:00. Closed during dangerous weather conditions.
🍽️ Chata Milešovka offers refreshments on weekends and holidays, with a view. 🛌 Veber's Emergency Shelter (Veberova nouzovna) provides free emergency overnight stays for up to 10 people.
Accessible only on foot via marked trails. The cargo cable car serves the observatory only and is not for public use. 🔴 Red trail from Bílka (2.1 km) or Milešov (2.5 km): Steep and challenging, not bike-friendly. 🔵 Blue trail from Černčice (2.3 km) or Velemín (5 km): Significantly easier routes. ↔️ Lovoš - Milešovka: 12 km along the blue tourist route (summit to summit).
Free parking is available at Bílka, approximately 2.7 km from the summit via the red trail.
Ústav fyziky atmosféry AV ČR (Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences).