--- title: "High Snow Mountain (Děčínský Sněžník, Czech Republic)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/hoch-schneeberg-boehmischeschweiz" description: "The Děčínský Sněžník, also known as the High Snow Mountain, is the highest peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains at 723 meters. It is located in the Ústecký kraj region in northern Bohemia, near the town of Děčín. It is a striking table mountain in Bohemian Switzerland.A historic lookout tower built in 1864 stands on the summit and is one of the oldest lookout towers in the Czech Republic. The stone tower is 33 meters high and was originally used for surveying the country. From the viewing platform and other parts of the summit, visitors have a sweeping view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Bohemian Switzerland and, on a clear day, other mountain ranges.In 1999, a faithful replica of the inn that had stood on this site since 1865 was rebuilt.The summit plateau measures around 1.6 kilometers in length and 0.6 kilometers in width. Surrounded by dense forests and with steep sandstone flanks, the Hoher Schneeberg offers numerous hiking trails and routes that lead to the summit from both the Czech and German sides.Inspiration site of Caspar David FriedrichSketched as early as August 1806, the Hoher Schneeberg with its characteristic, elongated summit appears again and again in paintings and drawings by Caspar David Friedrich. Friedrich used the Hoher Schneeberg with its peculiar coffin-like shape as a motif several times:Woman in front of the setting sun, oil, around 1818Elbe valley landscape, oil, around 1820Coffin at the grave, pencil, around 1836Coffin at the grave, sepia, around 1836" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2453465/072b52d918570a755c82601972fc246c14195860eb2d4cc26829fed17e1319e5/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share High Snow Mountain (Děčínský Sněžník, Czech Republic) ===================================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower A tall tower and a building stand on a wooded hill, surrounded by dense greenery and rocks, in soft sunlight. Two wooden benches on a rocky vantage point with a view of wooded hills and a valley under a clear blue sky. This offers sweeping panoramic views from the highest point of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Děčínský Sněžník, also known as the High Snow Mountain, is the highest peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains at 723 meters. It is located in the Ústecký kraj region in northern Bohemia, near the town of Děčín. It is a&nbspstriking&nbsptable mountain in Bohemian Switzerland. A historic lookout tower built in 1864 stands on the summit and is one of the oldest lookout towers in the Czech Republic. The stone tower is 33 meters high and was originally used for surveying the country. From the viewing platform and other parts of the summit, visitors have a sweeping view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Bohemian Switzerland and, on a clear day, other mountain ranges. In 1999, a faithful replica of the inn that had stood on this site since 1865 was rebuilt. The summit plateau measures around 1.6 kilometers in length and 0.6 kilometers in width. Surrounded by dense forests and with steep sandstone flanks, the Hoher Schneeberg offers numerous hiking trails and routes that lead to the summit from both the Czech and German sides. **Inspiration site of Caspar David Friedrich** Sketched as early as August 1806, the Hoher Schneeberg with its characteristic, elongated summit appears again and again in paintings and drawings by Caspar David Friedrich. Friedrich used the Hoher Schneeberg with its peculiar coffin-like shape as a motif several times: Woman in front of the setting sun, oil, around 1818 Elbe valley landscape, oil, around 1820 Coffin at the grave, pencil, around 1836 Coffin at the grave, sepia, around 1836 Read more Good to know ------------ Openings January to December Monday - Sunday, public holiday 00:00 - 23:59 Read more Price info €0.00 Children taller than 110 cm up to 18 years, students: CZK 30 Seniors 65+, severely disabled persons with companion: 30 CZK Adults: 60 CZK Read more Payment methods Cash Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus line: 217 (cross-border hiking bus) Bus stop: Jílové, Sněžník, restaurace Hraničář Footpath: Hike 2.5 km Parking facilities: Jílové, parking lot Sněžník Distance from the parking lots: Jílové, Sněžník parking lot: 2 km Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 49.38 km - Cycling 27.25 km - Hiking 62.95 km - Cycling 20.85 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact 405 02 Děčín - Jílové