Orlické Mountains

The Orlické Mountains (Czech: Orlické hory, Polish: Góry Orlickie, German: Adlergebirge) or Eagle Mountains are a mountain range located mainly in northeastern Bohemia in the Czech Republic, forming a subgroup of the Central Sudetes. They follow the border with Klodzko Land in Poland for 25 miles (40 km). The mountains are mainly composed of crystalline rocks, consistent with the makeup of the northern rim of the highlands of Bohemia. The highest point in the range is Velká Deštná, at 1,115 m (3,658 ft).

Shelter Masarykova Chata in the Orlické Mountains
Orlické Mountains
View from Velká Deštná
Highest point
PeakVelká Deštná
Elevation1,115 m (3,658 ft)
Coordinates50°18′18″N 16°23′57″E
Dimensions
Length50 km (31 mi)
Width8 km (5.0 mi)
Geography
Location of the Orlické Mountains in the Czech Republic
CountriesCzech Republic and Poland
RegionsHradec Králové Region (CZ), Pardubice Region (CZ) and Lower Silesian Voivodeship (PL)
Range coordinates50°13′N 16°30′E
Borders onBystrzyckie Mountains, Table Mountains and Śnieżnik Mountains

Tourism

The entire region has maintained its original natural character over the centuries and so beech primeval forests, protected landscape areas or nature parks and reserves are interwoven with trails, right next to chateaux and town parks and groomed rural gardens. The gentle rolling hills interlaced with hiking trails, a dense network of cycle trails and routes leading along rivers are ideal for families with children, recreational tourists and seniors as well. Those who love excitement and sports will find plenty of adrenaline activities here.

Romantics will find a corner for themselves not only in the higher parts of the mountains and dense forests but also at meandering rivers winding through valleys, during boat rides on ponds and dams or at old castle ruins.

Panorama of the Orlické Mountains from south

Protections

Most of the Eagle Mountains are part of the Orlické Mountains Protected Landscape Area (CHKO Orlické hory), a landscape park of 204 km2 established in 1969.[1]

History

Until 1945 the Eagle Mountains were predominantly German populated, the population was expropriated and expelled from their homeland. Subsequently, new citizens moved from the here from the Czech lands. [2]

References
  1. "Správa CHKO Orlické hory" [Administration of PLA Orlické hory] (in Czech). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  2. Ferdinand Küssel (1954). Die deutsche Besiedlung des Adlergebirges. Ver. Landschaftsrat Adlergebirge. "Geschichte des Adlergebirges". Retrieved 2021-09-25.

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