About this place
Stříbrný roh is a small but geologically noteworthy nature monument in the Czech Republic, located southeast of the village of Těchlovice in the Děčín District of the Ústí nad Labem Region. The hill belongs to the České středohoří range (Bohemian Central Highlands) and reaches an elevation of 517 metres above sea level. The protected area covers just 8.18 hectares, with the peak itself rising 50 metres above the surrounding terrain and showing a topographic isolation of about 0.7 km toward the neighbouring Buková hora hill.
Why is this site protected?
Stříbrný roh was designated a nature monument on 1 November 1968 and is classified under IUCN Category IV, meaning it is managed primarily for the conservation of specific species or habitats. The reason for protection is the preservation of an old, natural beech forest growing on a basalt peak. Beech forests established on volcanic bedrock like this are uncommon in this part of the Czech Republic, which is why the site is overseen by the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR).
What is the geology of this hill?
The summit is built from olivine basalt, a volcanic rock formed from solidified lava rich in olivine. The ridge extending from the Buková hora massif consists of fragmented volcanic rocks resting on Cretaceous sandstones. On the slopes, characteristic frost-weathered rubble fields can be observed, formed through the periglacial weathering of volcanic rock during past geological periods. This geological structure makes Stříbrný roh an interesting spot for field geology enthusiasts, even though the site is not developed for mass tourism.
Can you actually reach the summit?
No forest roads lead to the peak or into the protected area, and there are no marked hiking trails either. This means Stříbrný roh remains a relatively hard-to-reach location, visited mainly by people with good orientation skills or those who deliberately plan a route off the beaten path. This inaccessibility helps preserve the natural character of the beech forest and keeps tourist pressure on the protected ecosystem to a minimum.
What else is worth knowing about the area?
The hill lies within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area (Chráněná krajinná oblast České středohoří), a region known for its distinctively steep, volcanic-origin hills that stand out sharply from the surrounding landscape. The name "Stříbrný roh" (literally "Silver Horn") refers to the region's historic mining past — silver-bearing ores were once extracted in the vicinity of the hill, even though the massif itself is composed of Tertiary basalt and phonolite rocks, which at first glance do not seem to suggest a history of ore mining.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Stříbrný roh located? Southeast of the village of Těchlovice, in the Děčín District, Ústí nad Labem Region, in northern Czech Republic.
How high is Stříbrný roh? 517 metres above sea level.
When was the area placed under protection? On 1 November 1968.
Are there any hiking trails to the site? No — neither forest roads nor marked hiking trails lead to the summit or the protected area.
What does this nature monument protect? An old, natural beech forest growing on a basalt hilltop.
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