Studenec (Kaltenberg) is a 737 m high peak in the north of the Czech Republic in the district of Děčín.
Today's 17-metre-high, freely accessible steel lattice tower on Kaltenberg dates back to 1888, making it the second oldest iron observation tower in the Czech Republic. There are 75 steps to the top of the tower, and on a clear day you can see the Jizera Mountains, the Krkonoše Mountains, the Bohemian Central Mountains, Ještěd or Bezděz.
There is a branch of the red hiking trail that leads from Jedlová station to Děčín and a nature trail around Kaltenberg that branches off from the circular trail.
Place of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich was fascinated by the striking elevations of Bohemian Switzerland. He had often seen the landmarks from afar. In May 1808, he set off to finally draw some of them up close. During the hike, which lasted several days, he produced an interesting sketch showing Rosenberg and Kaltenberg from various distances. Immediately after his return, he processed his impressions in the painting "Bohemian Landscape". Both elevations also make prominent appearances in later works.
There is a branch of the red hiking trail that leads from Jedlová station to Děčín and a nature trail around Kaltenberg that branches off from the circular trail.
Place of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich was fascinated by the striking elevations of Bohemian Switzerland. He had often seen the landmarks from afar. In May 1808, he set off to finally draw some of them up close. During the hike, which lasted several days, he produced an interesting sketch showing Rosenberg and Kaltenberg from various distances. Immediately after his return, he processed his impressions in the painting "Bohemian Landscape". Both elevations also make prominent appearances in later works.
