Halda Ema (315 m a.s.l., Ostrava Basin)

About peak Halda Ema

Česko

Ostrava-město (Moravskoslezský kraj)

Logged on Vrcholovka 397x in total. Vrchol Halda Ema was added here by Alda and info was completed by Luke, Michelle Sýkorová, Jiřina, Pája a Martin Matějka.

Halda Ema (sometimes also written as Ema-Terezie or Terezie-Ema) is a conical heap in Ostrava with a summit at an elevation of around 315 m above sea level (formerly 325 m). It is located in the area of Slezská Ostrava on the right bank of the Ostravice River. It consists of millions of tons of waste rock from the Ostrava mines. The origins of its establishment likely date back to before 1920. The heap is still active, which is why white clouds of gas, primarily containing sulfur dioxide, emanate from it. Its surface is constantly heated by internal processes – temperatures inside the burning heap can reach up to 1500 °C. Due to these facts, entry is at your own risk.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Accessible only with an all-terrain stroller.

Views

Views of the entire Ostrava and a view of the Beskydy Mountains

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Via the educational trail marked in yellow from Sýkorův bridge or in green from Michálkovice from the Ostrava Zoo.

Nearest peaks: Halda Malá Ema (306 m,  0.2 km) Hrušovská halda (232 m,  2.8 km) Halda Heřmanice (270 m,  3.1 km) Halda Hubert (231 m,  3.4 km)