Relief

Basic information:

• Relif in the Czech Republic is formed by:

• Highlands 95%

• Lowlands 5%

• Average altitude is 450 m/m

• The Czech Republic is an inland country which lies in central Europe

• The lowest (lying) places are in the basin of the Morava and Labe

• The highest mountains are near the borders (Krkonoše, Jeseníky, Beskydy, Šumava, Krušné hory, Bílé Karpaty)

Sněžka • The highest peak-1602 m

Krkonoše

• The highest mountains

Pálava

• Located in South

• Moravia

Adršpašské skály

Located in north-eastern Bohemia

New Mills

• New Mills are used for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and shipping

Moravian Karst – cave Balcarka

• Located in the northern part of Moravian Karst in a nature reserve Balcarova rock.

• It is a fascinating labyrinth of tunnels, domes and divides the rich and varied stalactite decoration.

Rožmberk