What is "kremesnik"

Křemešník is a mountain near the city of Pelhřimov in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. Its top is 767 meters above sea level. The mountain is part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands (Českomoravská vrchovina).

The mountain was a traditional gathering place for pilgrims. During 1710-20, a Baroque-style church was built on the top of the mountain(extending an older, Gothic church building from 1555). Calvary ( stations of the cross) has been built as well.

Next to the spring with slightly radioactive water lies a small chapel from 1689. According to legend, the spring has miraculous healing abilities. A 52-meter-high steel view-tower called Pípalka was erected here. A small but unfinished romantic-style villa-castelet Větrný zámek from 1930 lies next to the church.

During 15th century a silver mine existed here. Today, tourists can use a hotel, ski-lift and tourist pathway 1.