High in the mountains in the National Park Giant Mountains originated one of the most famous rivers in the world - Elba, or as it is referred to as the Czechs, Laba. To mark this place and make it interesting from a tourist point of view, the source was imprisoned in the stone pool, which is called the wheels. Through its low bumpers can lean to scoop the purest water. You have to understand that this is a symbolic monument, next to which you can take a picture and put a tick in mind the list of necessary tourist attractions to visit. This source is located a little away from the tourist trails and carefully guarded by all travelers. Even to approach him for a short distance will be problematic. This is done to protect the purity of the water and prevent the ingress of toxic substances into the river.

Next to the wheels you can see a low stone parapet, on which are placed the coats of arms of the cities through which its way Laba. You will be surprised when the counted number of them!

Goes in search of the source of the Elbe can be any of Spindleruv Mlyn, or from Janske Lazne. From each of these cities laid hiking trails, which intersect on a small hill Labska Loke. On the closeness of the source, you will be alerted via many tourist posters and signs. Skip the landmark will be difficult also because with her is always a lot of people.

After a visit to the source of the Elbe and the return to the city in memory of this event can be purchased at the souvenir shop small figure lesovichka that provides prosperity to their owners.