Růžovský vrch, Basalt mountain and nature reserve in Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Czech Republic.
Růžovský vrch is a 619-meter basalt peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with steep flanks covered by blocky volcanic debris and mixed deciduous woodland. Beech and sycamore dominate the slopes, giving the mountain its distinctive wooded character.
The mountain became an artistic subject in the early 19th century and drew painters including Caspar David Friedrich, who studied the landscape. A wooden observation tower appeared on the summit in the late 19th century and was later replaced by a stone structure.
The peak served as inspiration for painter Caspar David Friedrich, who created sketches during his visit in 1808 for his work 'Bohemian Landscape'.
The mountain is reachable from Růžová village via a yellow-marked hiking path that climbs roughly 270 meters of elevation. The walk takes about an hour and passes through forest before reaching the summit viewpoint.
The mountain stands as an isolated basalt cone amid the sandstone plateaus and is locally compared to Mount Fuji. This unusual geological setting makes it a striking landmark in the flatter surrounding terrain.
Location: Růžová
Location: Srbská Kamenice
Elevation above the sea: 619.1 m
Part of: Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Website: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/EEA:Nationally_designated_areas
GPS coordinates: 50.83278,14.33111
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07
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