Růžovský vrch
The highest peak (619m) in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Růžovský vrch is a dominant basalt hill of volcanic origin, known as 'Děčín's Fujiyama'. It is a national nature reserve featuring primeval beech forests and a challenging hiking trail.

⛰️ Růžovský vrch is the highest peak (619m) in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, a dominant basalt hill of volcanic origin.
🌸 Known as 'Děčín's Fujiyama', it's protected as the Růžák National Nature Reserve.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore a significant national nature reserve with primeval beech forests.
🌿 Discover unique plant species and observe forest inhabitants.
🌋 Witness the most massive Tertiary basalt effusive rock in the region.
👀 Enjoy monumental views of the hill from eastern fields, especially in the afternoon.
❄️ See "Ice holes" at the northern foot, retaining ice until summer.

Why Avoid

🌲 Summit is covered by mature beech forest, offering no view from the top.

🥾 Hiking

🚶‍♀️ Yellow-marked trail from Růžová village to summit.
⬆️ Total elevation gain of about 270 meters.
🗺️ Trail offers monumental views of the hill from eastern fields.
🧗‍♀️ Steep ascent after 3km due to hard basalt lava body.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 Open year-round.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available in Růžová (near church, municipal office, village center, end of village) and Srbská Kamenice (under church, near Ve starém krámě restaurant).

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