Košťál (494 m a.s.l., Czech Central Mountains)

About peak Košťál

Česko

Litoměřice (Ústecký kraj)

Logged on Vrcholovka 125x in total. Vrchol Košťál was added here by Jarda Vála and info was completed by Tor, Profesorskey - Jan Bratt a Martin Matějka.

Košťál is part of challenge: Czech Volcanoes

The former volcano with the ruins of Košťálov Castle is a prominent landmark of the town of Třebenice and is the southernmost castle of the Czech Central Highlands on its rising edge. The castle walls are relatively well-preserved, which distorts the fact that the castle is in a state of disrepair and pieces of masonry are falling off. From the summit, there are beautiful views of the surroundings, both of the slopes of the Czech Central Highlands and of Hazmburk and Říp. It is worth a visit to enjoy the scenery.
Due to its geological arrangement, where the less resistant breccia forms the foothills, while the stronger trachybasalt and basalt cliffs make up its upper part, a distinct rocky peak has developed, which sets Košťál apart from most of the surrounding rounded hillocks. On the steep rocky slopes, one can observe irregular, plate-like, and columnar rock separation. The lower parts of the slopes are covered with boulder flows and heaps, where landslides occur.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Peak is freely accessible.

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