Plešivec (Ore Mountains)

Mountain Ore Mountains peak near Karlovy Vary region

A peak in the Ore Mountains (Karlovy Vary Region) visited for hiking, cross-country trails and winter sports, with forested slopes and views across the surrounding range.

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Plešivec (Ore Mountains)
Plešivec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
50.3560, 12.8396
Public mountain - open year‑round
Free

How to Get to Plešivec (Ore Mountains) #

Drive from Karlovy Vary (around 40-60 minutes depending on exact trailhead) via regional roads; the nearest small towns in Karlovy Vary Region provide trail access. Local buses connect some villages to trail starting points during warmer months; check regional timetables.

Tips for Visiting Plešivec (Ore Mountains) #

  • Aim for a weekday visit to avoid local weekend hikers if there are limited parking spaces.
  • Check local mountain‑rescue or municipal sites for trail conditions in winter-Ore Mountains can hold snow late into spring.
  • Bring binoculars: the ridge offers surprisingly good views into both the Czech and (on clear days) German sides of the mountain range.

Best Time to Visit Plešivec (Ore Mountains) #

Plešivec is best visited late spring through early autumn for walking; winter is for experienced visitors with appropriate gear.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
Cooler than lowlands; wildflowers and long daylight make for excellent hikes.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 0-10°C
Clear air and dramatic foliage; mornings can be frosty, so layer up.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Snowshoeing and local ski slopes are possible; trails may be icy.

Weather & Climate near Plešivec (Ore Mountains) #

Climate

Plešivec (Ore Mountains)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (938 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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