# Praděd

> Praděd (Altvater) stands 1,491 m high and is the highest mountain in the Hrubý Jeseník range.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/praded-peak/

The highest peak of the Jeseníky mountains, crowned by a broadcasting tower with an observation deck. Hike up from the Ovčárna area in clear weather; the summit can be windy and cold even in summer.

Praděd (Altvater) stands 1,491 m high and is the highest mountain in the Hrubý Jeseník range. It is regarded as the fifth-highest mountain in the Czech Republic and the highest peak in Moravia and Czech Silesia. The summit is dominated by a television transmitter tower, which contains a restaurant, a hotel and an observation platform. The area belongs to the Praděd National Nature Reserve, so please keep to the marked paths.

The most common route leads from Ovčárna along a paved road of about 4 km to the summit. The best time to walk is from May to October, when the paths are mostly free of snow and long views are possible. Choose a clear day, as the weather on the summit is often harsh. Karlova Studánka has cafés and accommodation. Allow about three hours for the ascent and descent.

- **Nearest town:** Karlova Studánka, Czechia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** 50.0836, 17.2308

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Praděd – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praděd)
- [Praděd (Komoot)](https://www.komoot.com/highlight/108283)
- [Praděd Television Tower (Severní Morava)](https://severnimorava.travel/?p=3618)

## Nearby

- [Kłodzko Fortress](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-klodzko-fortress/) – 57 km
- [Szczeliniec Wielki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-szczeliniec/) – 77 km
- [Chapel of Skulls, Czermna](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-czermna-chapel/) – 81 km
- [Macocha Abyss](https://camping-spirit.com/places/macocha-abyss/) – 87 km

## FAQs

### Where is Praděd?

Praděd is in Karlova Studánka, Czechia, at GPS 50.0836, 17.2308. It is about 56 km from Kłodzko.

### Can you camp near Praděd?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tábořiště Karlov, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Praděd?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kłodzko Fortress (57 km), Szczeliniec Wielki (77 km), Chapel of Skulls, Czermna (81 km) and Macocha Abyss (87 km).

### When is the best time to visit Praděd?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)