Krušné Mountains are the longest mountain range in Bohemia (130 km). Extensive forest cover with abundant peat bogs on the upper parts gives a special, rather gloomy character to the whole area. The country side offers a number of opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing fans. The hills and ridges of Krušné Mountains are mostly covered with coniferous woods and mountain meadows, while the top peat bogs are covered with marsh pines. The natural spruce woods have been much damaged by emissions from the coal basins in the foothills, but much is now being done to restore them. There are several wildlife reserves in this area, e.g. Domaslavice Valley, Jezerka (special rocks, moufflons), Boží Dar Peatbog (mountain "Špičák" - the highest basalt hill in Europe, 1 115 m - is a part of this area), Nový Dvůr Peatbog, the lakes Velké and Malé jeřabí jezero, the Peatbog Soos and others. From the spa centre in Jáchymov the visitor can walk to the bottom station of the cableway which will take him to Klínovec, the highest mountain in the Krušné Mountains. Klínovec offers a wide range of downhill ski runs for beginners and skilled athletes alike; it is also the starting point for cross-country ski routes.
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