Quarry at Zbová

Although not high, it is nevertheless an important peak of world reputation. It belongs to the southernmost peaks of the Branenská vrchovina, i.e. the central part of the Hanušovice vrchovina, the southern foothills of Hrubé Jeseník. The southernmost peak of this part could be Brousná (or Brusná u Bludova), but it does not even reach 400 m (390). With its height of 446 m, Zbová looks more dignified after all. And what makes the mountain so important?…