| Bouřňák | |
| Elevation: | 869m (2,851feet) |
| Range: | Ore Mountains |
| Location: | Czech Republic |
| Map: | Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 50.6853°N 13.7067°W |
| Access: | Erection of the mountain hut in 1928 by KČT |
Bouřňák (German: Stürmer) is a mountain in the Ore Mountains, in the municipality of Moldava in the Czech Republic. The mountain is known as one of the most important ski resorts of the Ore Mountains. The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit, an area of 3.26 ha, has been placed under protection since 1979 as a natural monument.
The foundation stone for the mountain hut was laid on 15 July 1928. It was built by the Czech Tourist Club. It was used by the Wehrmacht in the World War II.
The German and Czech name of the mountain come from the severe storms (Czech bouře, German Sturmer) that occur here.
The views are very rewarding. To the north it is somewhat obscured by the crest of the Ore Mountains, but the views to the south, east and west are impressive. Over 206 towns and villages may be seen from the summit, from Ústí nad Labem to Most. In the distance Ještěd, Říp in front of Prague, the Křivoklátsko Woods, the Doupov Mountains and Kahleberg may be made out.
The Bouřňák lies in the Ore Mountains in Moldava municipal territory, 10km (10miles) northwest of Teplice and 10km (10miles) southwest of Altenberg on a prominent escarpment of the Ore Mountains. At the foot of the mountain is the village of Mikulov and the town of Hrob. Immediately next to the shoulder of the mountain, on the crest of the Ore Mountain ridge, is the village of Nové Město (a part of Moldava), today purely a resort.
The Mountain Rescue Service of the Czech Republic has its rescue station on the peak.[1] It is permanently open. During the week, the station is occupied by full-time employees; at weekends, volunteers help with rescue duties.