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