Studniční hora
| Studniční hora | |
|---|---|
Studniční hora in winter | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) |
| Prominence | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Coordinates | 50°43′37″N 15°42′22″E / 50.72694°N 15.70611°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pec pod Sněžkou |
| Parent range | Giant Mountains |
Studniční hora or Studničná hora (German: Brunnberg) is a cumulus mountain in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic. With an altitude of 1,555 m (5,102 ft), it is the third-highest peak of the mountain range and the entire country.[1]
Etymology
Both the Czech name and the historic German name Brunnberg mean 'well mountain'. The Czech name for the mountain has been in use only since 1952.[2]
Location
The mountain is located in the territory of Pec pod Sněžkou in the Hradec Králové Region, near the Czech-Polish border. It is situated in the Giant Mountains within the first zone of Krkonoše National Park and has an altitude of 1,555 m (5,102 ft) (1,554 m according to older measurements), making it 55 cm lower than the nearby Luční hora.[3] Access to the summit is prohibited.[4][5][6]
Studniční hora lies approximately 1 kilometre south of the main ridge. Between the main ridge (which appears relatively inconspicuous from the north) and Studniční hora lies the Úpské rašelinistě, home to the source of the Úpa and Bílé Labe rivers.[4]
To the west of Studniční hora is Luční hora. To the south is the valley Modrý důl. To the east is the valley Obří důl.
Geomorphology
The summit itself is flat and rounded, with gentle northern and western slopes. In contrast, the terrain drops steeply toward Modrý důl and especially Obří důl, where several avalanche slopes are present.
The southern avalanche slope includes a snow field called Map of the Republic. The shape of the field resembles the shape of the territory of the First Czechoslovak Republic. Terrain modeling and wind currents make this the last place in the country where snow melts. The snow here often lasted until August or September, but in the 21st century, due to climate changes, the snow most often lasts until the beginning of July.[7]
To the east and southeast of the peak, there are rocky glacial cirques, including Úpská jáma, Malá Studniční jáma and Velká Studniční jáma. Snow overhangs frequently form here during winter.[4][5]
Flora
Among the endangered species of flora on the slopes of Studniční hora are:[8]
- Minuartia corcontica: an endemic species found in on the eastern slopes of Studniční hora
- Saxifraga oppositifolia: found on moist rocks and stony screes in glacial cirques
- Primula minima: grows on steep slopes and in rock crevices at the highest elevations
- Viola lutea sudetica: found in mountain meadows
- Empetrum hermaphroditum: a dwarf shrub found on boulder slopes above the tree line and in peat bogs
- Veratrum album subsp. lobelianum: common in moist mountain meadows and glacial cirques
- Aconitum plicatum: found in mountain streamside meadows and glacial cirques
Fauna
While specific information about the fauna of Studniční hora is limited in the provided search results, the mountain likely supports wildlife typical of the Giant Mountains, including black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), a protected bird species found in alpine areas.[8]
Studniční hora features several important habitats that contribute to its biodiversity:
- Glacial cirques: Velká and Malá Studniční jáma, which host unique plant communities.[4]
- Peat bogs: The nearby Úpské rašeliniště, one of the largest upland peat bogs in the Giant Mountains, influences the area's ecology.[4]
- Alpine meadows: Supporting various protected plant species.[8]
The mountain is part of Zone I of the Krkonoše National Park, indicating its high ecological value and the presence of protected species and habitats.[4]
References
- ^ "Nejvyšší". Ultratisícovky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Vrchloly v Krkonoších". hory-krkonose.cz (in Czech). 2021-03-27. Archived from the original on 27 March 2021. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Geoprohlížeč". ags.cuzk.gov.cz (in Czech). State Administration of Land Surveying and Cadastre. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e f "Studniční hora". krkonose.eu (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ a b "Studniční hora - Pec pod Sněžkou, Krkonoše". region-krkonose.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Studniční hora (1554 m n.m.)". Vrcholovka.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Krkonošská Mapa republiky má rozlohu poloviny fotbalového hřiště. "Morava" odtála". Novinky.cz (in Czech). 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b c Trachtulcová, Hana (6 February 2021). "Chráněné rostliny Krkonošského národního parku". krkonosenature.com (in Czech).