Zlaté Hory, Mining municipality in Jeseník District, Czech Republic.
Zlaté Hory is a mining town in Jeseník District at 397 meters elevation with seven administrative divisions including Dolní Údolí, Horní Údolí, and Rejvíz. The municipality spreads across a forested mountain region with preserved shafts and galleries, some of which are open for visitors.
Gold mining began in 1224 and led to the construction of Edelštejn Castle for protection of valuable minerals. This early activity made Zlaté Hory one of the region's major mining centers.
The Old Post building from 1698 displays objects from the mining past and tells stories of the 17th-century witch trials. This collection shows how deeply mining shaped the lives of people here.
The area has many hiking trails that lead to points of interest and some that connect to former mining sites. Bring sturdy footwear, especially if you plan to enter the preserved galleries.
Biskupská kupa Mountain holds an observation tower built in 1898, one of the oldest standing watchtowers in the Eastern Sudetes. This viewpoint offers hikers wide views across the mountain landscape.
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