- Address: 381 01 Kájov, Czech Republic
- Opening hours: 09: 00-16: 00
- Height: 1084 m
In the southern part of the Czech Republic near the town of Cesky Krumlov there is Mount Klet (Kleť or Schöninger). At its top are several attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.
Description of the mountain
The cage is the highest rock in the Blansky forest and is considered the foothills of the Sumava . Its height reaches 1084 m above sea level. The name of the mountain from the local language is translated as "cabinet" or "barn", it was due to the large number of caves located on the slopes.
For the first time the Cate is mentioned in 1263, while archaeologists have discovered here human traces dating from the 3rd-4th centuries. AD At this time, the Celts lived on this territory, who bred livestock, farmed, created bronze and iron weapons.
A little later, at the foot of Mount Klet and on its slopes settled Germanic tribes, called marcomans. Then they were replaced by Huns and East Slavic peoples, and in 1379 these lands were conquered by Rosenbergs.
What is famous for the mountain Clet?
At the top are several popular objects, which include:
- Observatory Klet - located on the southern slope. Once it was she who helped to discover several hundred comets and asteroids.
- The stone tower is the oldest observation deck in the country, built by Prince Josef Johann Nepomuk Schwarzenberg in 1825. It has a cylindrical shape and its height is 18 m. In clear weather, from the top of the tower you can see the Czech Budejovice, a panoramic view of the surrounding forest, Krumlov, and also the Alps, located at a distance of 135 m.
- Chalet Joseph - a small house, built in 1872. Here lived a forester who followed the tower.
- Restaurant - serves traditional Czech beer and dishes prepared according to local recipes. The institution is built in the form of a log cabin, so it works only in the warm season.
- A variety of radio antennas are television repeaters, created in 1961.
All objects are buried in picturesque greenery and are surrounded by age-old oak trees. At the top of Mount Klet, you can do yoga or meditate.
Features of visit
To conquer the hill is best from March to November in warm and dry weather. Everyone can explore the local sights, and climbing to the top of the mountain is possible in several ways:
- On foot - on the slopes are laid tourist routes: in the south is equipped with a blue trail, in the west - red, in the east - yellow, and in the north - a green route. During this trip you can enjoy the picturesque landscapes and breathe the fresh mountain air. On the road one way you will spend about 1.5 hours depending on your physical abilities.
- On the cable car (Lanovka) - the fare to the top of Mount Klet is about $ 3.5, and in the opposite direction - $ 2.5. The lift consists of 2 rows of cabs that move along special rails. The length of the road is 1792 m, you will need about 15 minutes to overcome this distance. The funicular runs every day from 09:00 to 16:00.
- On the bike - the yellow and red tracks are equipped with special asphalt paths. They comply with international norms, therefore they are safe. You can take a two-wheeled vehicle for hire both at the foot of Mount Klet and at its summit.
- By car - you will have to climb along a serpentine, the length of which is 8 km. The first half of the way has a hard surface, and the rest of the road can be overcome only in the warm season, as it is covered with a primer and goes under a slight slope.
How to get to Mount Klet?
To reach the foot of the cliff is most convenient from the city of Cesky Krumlov on the road number 166 or tř. Míru. The distance is about 10 km. There is paid parking, the cost of which is $ 1.5 per day.