- Location: 350 02 Cheb, Czech Republic
- Height: 500 m
Komorni Gurka is the youngest volcano in Central Europe, as well as a very interesting historical and natural place.
general information
The volcano of Komorni Hurka was formed relatively recently - in the Quaternary period. The peak of volcanic activity in these parts was in the Tertiary period.
The height of Komorni Hurka reaches only 500 m and is much more like an ordinary hill covered with forest. In the depths of a sleeping volcano there are basalt deposits.
In 1993, Koromni Hurka was recognized as a natural monument of the Czech Republic , and the volcano itself and the area around it received the status of a reserve. The area of this territory is approximately 7 hectares.
Historical reference
Scientists have argued for a long time about what the Komorni Hurka is, after all, a volcano or just a hill. The clarity of this question was introduced by the famous poet, philosopher and naturalist Johann Wolfgang Goethe, who was actively interested in geology. On his orders, a deep channel was dug in the hill of Komorni Hurka, in which volcanic rocks were discovered. This is exactly how it was confirmed that Komorni Hurka is still a young volcano, and not some other natural formation.
Perpetuating Goethe's merit, on the volcano Komorni Hurka his portrait, carved by an unknown artist, is adorned. Under the image it is written that the famous poet contributed to the study of the volcano.
How to get to the sights?
The volcano of Komorni Hurka is located between two Czech cities - Cheb and Frantiskovy Lazne . From the last city to the volcano, about 3 km of the road. This road can either be walked on foot, or take a ride on the sightseeing bus.