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.
Plešivec (Ore Mountains) at a Glance#
Address: Plešivec, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Hours: Public mountain - open year‑round
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Plešivec (Ore Mountains)#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 68 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 61 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -6° | 71 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 8° | -1° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 73 mm | overcast | 77% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 97 mm | overcast | 73% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 7° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 68 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 73 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 0° | -9° | 81 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
