Malý Klín

Malý Klín is a 1,101 m summit in the Hrubý Jeseník range (Wysoki Jesionik), tucked into the northeastern Czech Republic within the Eastern Sudetes, in Czech Silesia. It rises within the municipality of Bělá pod Pradědem, roughly 4.8 km northwest of Praděd, the highest point of the entire Jeseníky. The mountain covers an estimated 1.1 km², with slopes averaging around 21° — noticeably steeper, though far smaller, than its neighbor Velký Klín (1,178 m), the tallest peak in the same municipality.

How does Malý Klín differ from the neighboring Velký Klín?

The two mountains sit just a few kilometers apart, share a municipality, and carry near-identical names, so confusing them on a map is easy. Velký Klín stands nearly 80 meters taller and covers almost four times the area (about 4.1 km² against Malý Klín's 1.1 km²), yet its flanks are gentler. Malý Klín, despite its modest footprint, drops away more steeply — a compact, sharply defined lump rather than the broad, gradually rising mass of its larger neighbor.

What sits on and around the summit itself?

Just below the top, at an elevation almost matching the peak (around 1,099 m), stands a small hunting lodge known locally as Maloklínská chata — for many hikers, the main landmark in this stretch of the ridge. A blue-marked KČT cycling route, No. 6154, runs through the area, linking Červenohorské sedlo with Videlské sedlo. The stretch passing near Malý Klín is a long, multi-kilometer climb with real elevation gain — for cyclists, it can feel tougher than the summit itself.

What natural attractions lie within easy walking distance?

In the nearby valley of the Studený stream sits the Vysoký vodopád nature reserve, protecting the tallest waterfall in the whole Jeseníky range since 1982. Today the cascade drops about 28 meters, though before a landslide in 1880 the water fell freely from nearly 45 meters. The reserve is one of the region's few strongholds for lynx, and its rock faces have served as nesting sites for peregrine falcons. The forested slopes around Malý Klín are also home to ravens and spotted nutcrackers.

Is it worth hiking to the top?

The summit itself is wooded and offers no sweeping views, so its appeal lies mainly in its position — a convenient waypoint on the route between Červenohorské sedlo and Praděd, easily combined with a visit to the nearby waterfall or a climb up the taller Velký Klín. It suits visitors looking for a quiet, forested stretch away from the Jeseníky's busiest trails.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Malý Klín? 1,101 meters above sea level.

Where exactly is this mountain located? In the Hrubý Jeseník range, within the Eastern Sudetes in Czech Silesia, inside the municipality of Bělá pod Pradědem, about 4.8 km northwest of Praděd.

Is Malý Klín the same as Velký Klín? No — they are two separate, neighboring peaks in the same municipality. Velký Klín is taller (1,178 m) with a larger, gentler mass; Malý Klín is smaller but steeper.

What's worth seeing nearby? The Vysoký vodopád nature reserve, home to the Jeseníky's highest waterfall, and the Maloklínská hunting lodge just below the summit.

How do you get to the area? A blue-marked KČT cycling route, No. 6154 (Červenohorské sedlo – Videlské sedlo), runs through the area.