Vlhošť
Vlhošť (German: Wilschtberg) is the highest mountain (614 m) in area, Czech Republic.
It consists of sandstone and phonolite. The phonolite comes from tertiary volcanism[1] while the sandstones are older. Rock terraces are visible. A nature preserve, covering 81,99 ha[2] of its summit and south-western rock cliff, was established in 1998.
Etymology[]
The name Vlhošť is probably related to the Czech word vlhký meaning wet.
Location and surroundings[]
The mountain lies 10 km south-west from the city of Česká Lípa. A small village of , a part of Blíževedly municipality, is located just under the mountain. Other natural attractions nearby include (a rock formation, a natural monument), the mountain of (a natural monument) with a castle ruin atop, (a natural monument) and (a natural monument).
Notes[]
- Much of this article is based on the article in German Wikipedia
References[]
- Mountains and hills of the Czech Republic