Zelená hora, Mountain summit near Cheb, Czech Republic
Zelená hora is a forested mountain reaching 641 meters in elevation near Cheb. Marked trails wind up its slopes toward a television tower and stone observation tower at the summit.
A stone observation tower was built in 1909 replacing an earlier wooden structure from 1891. This structure has defined the mountain's appearance and represents the region's early tourism growth.
The mountain is also called Annenberg after the former St. Anna pilgrimage church, which stood on a secondary summit about 900 m east of the main peak. Only a memorial marks the site today, and a path from Horní Pelhřimov passes it on the way to the summit.
The main access route starts from Horní Pelhřimov village where trails are well marked. Sturdy footwear is recommended as paths are uneven and conditions vary with the season.
The stone tower's inner walls carry runic inscriptions, including rune-like symbols invented by Georg von Schönerer, who had the tower built. The tower opened on 3 October 1909, designed by Cheb city architect Rolf Beier, and was restored for two million crowns in 2005.
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