Supi Hora

Supí Hora is a modest peak in the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory), within the municipality of Krupka in northern Czechia, close to the German border. It belongs to the many lesser-known summits of this range that rarely get individual coverage — but its setting still makes it worth a look for travellers exploring the quieter corners around Krupka and Teplice.

Where exactly is it?

The peak sits on the eastern slopes of the Ore Mountains, right next to Krupka — a historic tin-mining town also known for its cable car up to Komáří vížka. Its coordinates are 50.70562°N, 13.88217°E. Available sources place Supí Hora next to Holý vrch (676 m), less than a kilometre away, with Supí Hora itself estimated at around 694 metres above sea level. Both hills belong to what's known as the Eastern Ore Mountains (Osterzgebirge), a stretch running from Litvínov through Krupka to Glashütte and Freiberg on the German side of the border.

What makes the area distinctive?

The hills around Krupka carry a long geological and mining history — the surrounding terrain still holds traces of old tin adits, and the landscape has been shaped by both volcanic activity and centuries of human work. Some sources mention a small cave on the steep, southwest-facing slope of Supí Hora — a feature typical of this part of the Ore Mountains, where boulder caves often form in rock debris at the base of old volcanic necks, a pattern common throughout the Teplice–Krupka area. It isn't a heavily visited or widely documented spot, though — more a destination for local hikers and fans of overlooked corners of the range than a stop on a standard itinerary.

Is it worth visiting?

Supí Hora itself doesn't come with developed tourist infrastructure — no marked summit sign or officially documented viewpoint. Its real appeal lies in the surroundings: the proximity to Krupka with its mining heritage, access to the Ore Mountains' trail network heading toward Komáří vížka and deeper into the range, and the quiet that comes from being off the beaten path. It suits travellers who enjoy exploring on their own terms rather than following a well-marked attraction.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Supí Hora? Available data puts it at roughly 694 metres above sea level, similar in height to the neighbouring Holý vrch (676 m).

How do you get to the area around Supí Hora? The nearest reference point is Krupka, reachable by road from Teplice; local trails and forest roads lead from the town toward the Ore Mountains range.

Is there really a cave nearby? Some sources mention a small cave on the steep southwest slope — a feature typical of the region's volcanic hills, though it isn't officially marked or widely described.

What else is worth seeing nearby? Combine a visit with a stop in Krupka itself (tin-mining history, the castle) and a ride on the cable car to Komáří vížka, which offers views over the Ore Mountains and the Ohře basin below.