Statue of chamois at Jelení skok, Bronze statue of chamois on Jelení skok overlook, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
The Statue of chamois at Jelení skok is a bronze sculpture positioned at the edge of an overlook with views of buildings and forested hills. The artwork stands at a vantage point from which the Imperial Hotel on the opposite slope is visible.
A zinc statue was commissioned in 1856 by Baron Lutzov and was replaced with a bronze version in 1986. The replacement was made at the same location, preserving the site's long tradition as a viewing point.
The statue depicts an animal that roams the region and relates to an old story about a deer jumping into a spring nearby. Visitors can see how nature and local tales have shaped the identity of this location for generations.
To reach the statue, visitors must walk along a hiking trail that leads to the overlook. The path provides access to a viewpoint with open sightlines across the surrounding landscape.
The sculpture marks a spot that has drawn walkers and visitors for well over a century. The bronze casting is built to withstand snow and ice during the colder months of the year.
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