Milešovka, Extinct volcano in Velemín, Czech Republic
Milešovka is an extinct volcano in Velemín, Czech Republic, rising to 836.6 meters (about 2,744 feet) as the highest point of the Central Bohemian Uplands. The cone-shaped summit is made of phonolite, a volcanic rock that gives the peak its symmetrical form.
The volcano formed roughly 20 to 30 million years ago during tectonic movements in the Tertiary period. This activity shaped large parts of the central European landscape and left many similar peaks across the region.
The name likely comes from an old Slavic word pointing to religious meaning. Hikers often notice small rock niches along the paths, which may be remains of earlier quarries.
Three marked hiking trails lead to the summit, with the shortest route from Milešov covering about 2.5 kilometers. The climb requires good footwear, as some sections are rocky and can become slippery when wet.
A meteorological station on the summit has been collecting climate data for decades and ranks as one of the highest measurement sites in the region. Visitors can see the Erzgebirge mountains on clear days and even glimpse the Alps when conditions are favorable.
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