The windswept beech forest on the northeast side of the summit, an area of 3.26 ha, has been placed under protection since 1979 as a natural monument.

To the north it is somewhat obscured by the crest of the Ore Mountains, but the views to the south, east and west are impressive.

In the distance Ještěd, Říp in front of Prague, the Křivoklátsko Woods, the Doupov Mountains and Kahleberg may be made out.

The Bouřňák lies in the Ore Mountains in Moldava municipal territory, 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Teplice and 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Altenberg on a prominent escarpment of the Ore Mountains.

During the week, the station is occupied by full-time employees; at weekends, volunteers help with rescue duties.