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Praděd
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Also known as Praded, Altvater

Praděd (; ) is a mountain in the Hrubý Jeseník range in the Czech Republic. At above sea level, it is the highest mountain of Hrubý Jeseník and the fifth-highest mountain of the Czech Republic. it is also the highest peak of the historical regions of Moravia, Czech Silesia and Upper Silesia. The highest point of Moravia is located near the summit of Praděd; but the summit itself is in Czech Silesia.

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Praděd
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Praded letecky pohled 01.jpg
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Aerial view of Praděd
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1491
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Czech Republic
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Loučná nad Desnou
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Hrubý Jeseník
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Czech Republic
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Location in the Czech Republic
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Elevation
1491.3
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NPR Praděd - vrcholové partie z okolí rozcestí Nad Ovčárnou (červenec 2024) (4).jpg
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topographic prominence
983
topographic isolation
127.9
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  • Etymology
  • History
  • 1950 air accident
  • Protection of nature
  • Fauna and flora
  • Climate
  • Historical data
  • References

Praděd (; ) is a mountain in the Hrubý Jeseník range in the Czech Republic. At above sea level, it is the highest mountain of Hrubý Jeseník and the fifth-highest mountain of the Czech Republic. it is also the highest peak of the historical regions of Moravia, Czech Silesia and Upper Silesia. The highest point of Moravia is located near the summit of Praděd; but the summit itself is in Czech Silesia.

The average annual temperature is about . A television transmitter is situated on the top, high. The upper platform is used as a watchtower. The mountain is also a popular area for skiing.

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