Břidličná hora, Mountain summit in Hrubý Jeseník range, Czech Republic.
Břidličná hora is a mountain summit in the Hrubý Jeseník range reaching 1,358 meters in elevation. Its upper slopes are covered with extensive stone fields and cliffs shaped by frost weathering over countless cycles.
The peak's name was changed in the 1950s to reflect its geological composition of slate formations. These slate features define much of the surrounding landscape in the region.
The peak contains numerous periglacial formations, which scientists regularly study to understand climate patterns and geological processes in Central Europe.
A marked red hiking trail runs along the mountain ridge and provides clear navigation. The actual summit is off-limits to visitors due to nature conservation restrictions.
The stone fields on the mountain move slowly but measurably, averaging between 1 and 4 millimeters annually. One recorded year saw movement reach as much as 15 centimeters, showing how active these formations remain.
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