Vlhošť

Vlhošť, rock terraces

Vlhošť (German: Wilschtberg) is the highest mountain (614 m) in Kokořínsko 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 Hvězda, a part of Blíževedly municipality, is located just under the mountain. Other natural attractions nearby include Husa (a rock formation, a natural monument), the mountain of Ronov (a natural monument) with a castle ruin atop, Pod Hvězdou (a natural monument) and Stříbrný vrch (a natural monument).

Notes

Much of this article is based on the article in German Wikipedia

References

↑ Kokořínsko, turistická mapa 1:25000. 2003. Nakladatelství ROSY.
↑ Kokořínsko, turistická mapa 1:25000. 2003. Nakladatelství ROSY.

Coordinates: 50°36′N 14°28′E / 50.600°N 14.467°E / 50.600; 14.467

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