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Ahornberg is a mountain summit in the Moravian-Silesian Region in eastern Czech Republic. It rises prominently above the surrounding landscape and serves as a destination for hikers exploring the area.

The summit was settled and named by different cultures over centuries, with Czechs, Germans, and Poles each using their own designations. This multilingual past reflects the complex history of the border region.

The summit carries names in three languages, reflecting the historical connections of the region. Local maps and hiking routes still use these multilingual designations today.

Several marked hiking routes lead from nearby towns to the summit, with paths offering varying difficulty levels. Visitors should bring a good hiking map or follow the trail markers carefully to stay on route.

The summit takes its name from the German word for maple tree, yet this tree species is rarely found at this elevation. The name preserves a linguistic memory of the region's historical German settlement.

GPS coordinates: 49.62066,18.60727

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49