Hřídelecká hůra, Natural monument near Lázně Bělohrad, Czech Republic
The volcanic hill Malá Horka rises to 398 meters above sea level at the eastern edge of Hřídelec village, featuring distinct geological formations.
A basalt quarry operated at this location until 1926, creating numerous cavities and chambers through extraction reaching depths beyond 20 meters.
Mineral specimens from this site are preserved in the National Museum of Prague and the Novopacká jewelry collection, representing Czech geological heritage.
Several hiking trails and a cycling route pass through the village of Hřídelec at the foot of the hill, connecting Nová Paka to Lázně Bělohrad.
The site contains exceptional mineral deposits including amphibolite, dolomite, calcite, olivine, and aragonite, considered among the finest in Czech territory.
Location: Hřídelec
Inception: June 26, 1980
Elevation above the sea: 398 m
GPS coordinates: 50.44890,15.54010
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:06
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