Skalka (1238 m a.s.l., Šumava)

About Skalce

Česko

Klatovy (Plzeňský kraj)

Logged on Vrcholovka 17x in total. Peak information here was completed by Bouřka a Martin Matějka.

Skalka is part of challenges: Šumavské tisícovky, The Highest Peaks of Plzeň Region, Thousanders of the Czech Republic

Rocky ridge 3 km south of Prášily. A prominent rock outcrop on the northern edge of the Poledník ridge. The slopes are covered with numerous scree and debris flows, and at the highest point, there is a frost cliff with a vertical wall. The summit is covered with a spruce forest. There is a geodetic point at the top.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

Partial view a short distance from the summit.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Quiet area of the Šumava National Park.

Nearest peaks: Poledník S (1242 m,  0.4 km) Skalka SZ (1081 m,  1 km) Poledník (1315 m,  1.7 km) Větrný (1014 m,  2.1 km) Dolní Ždánidla (1018 m,  2.3 km) Jezernice JZ (1248 m,  2.5 km) Předěl (1242 m,  2.5 km) Větrný S (933 m,  2.7 km) Distelruck (1304 m,  3.4 km) Gfälleiruck (1302 m,  3.4 km)

Routes nearby

Výstup okruhem na Velký Roklan v německé části Šumavy
(elevation gain 1070 m, 17 km)
Zlatá stezka: malebnými hvozdy Šumavy, Českého a Bavorského lesa
(289 km)