Klínovec lies in northern Bohemia, on the border between the Karlovy Vary and Ústí nad Labem regions.

Access to the peak is provided by a road from Boží Dar, tourist trails (marked red and yellow), or a chairlift from Jáchymov, running all year round.

On a clear day, the Upper Palatine Forest may be seen to the south, 150 kilometres (90 miles) away, or the Ještěd mountain to the east.

The first public observation tower was built on the summit as early as 1817, and instantly became popular among visitors of the famous spa of Karlsbad (Czech: Karlovy Vary).

The Klínovec TV tower covers most of the Karlovy Vary and Ústí nad Labem regions and broadcasts in digital.