Krkavec Hill near Pilsen

The wooded hill Krkavec with an altitude of 504 m above sea level lies about 6,5 km northwest of Pilsen Square. The local coniferous forests, dominated by pines and spruces, hide the remains of quarries and pits after the extraction of sandstone and kaolin. They offer romantic walks, the goal of which is usually the top of Krkavka with a lookout and refreshments. The stone lookout tower was opened in 1901. Next to it was added in…