Lichtenstadt: Holiday Apartments and Homes

Hroznětín showcases historic cultural sites as well as landscapes with hills and trails.

Culture and History

The Jewish cemetery on the northern outskirts of Hroznětín contains gravestones dating from the 17th to the 20th century, as well as a gate and an enclosing wall. It is considered one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Central Europe and is recommended as a tourist destination. The cemetery is locked; a key can be borrowed from the Hroznětín municipal office.

Hroznětín's town festivals take place annually on the last Saturday in August. Since 2011, the cultural and music program has also included the cooking competition Krušnohorská bramboračka, in which potato soup is prepared in a cauldron. The Tinsmith Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Hroznětín was restored in 2015.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul was founded by Teplá Monastery at the beginning of the 13th century; its Romanesque building was completed in 1217. The church has been preserved and is occasionally open to visitors.

Nature and Trails

The Velký Rybník recreational area lies south of Hroznětín. In summer, it is suitable for fishing, cycling, mushroom picking, and hiking. The Gloriett lookout point offers views from the southern Ore Mountains as far as Karlovy Vary.

The first circular trail, Hroznětínská zastavení, is a 4 km circular route with ten stations featuring information boards. The single-track Karlovy Vary–Merklín railway line also runs through the area around Hroznětín.

Wider Surroundings

The surroundings of Hroznětín include Schlackenwerth Monastery and the mountains Popovský kříž, Vlčí hřbet [Jáchymov], Plešivec, and Perninský vrch.

The wider regional surroundings of Hroznětín include the Church of the Ascension in Cranzahl and the Church of the Redeemer in Bärenstein.

Other Local Pages

Kohlhau, Schönwald, Janessen, Welchau, Münchhof, Gießhübl-Sauerbrunn, Karlsbad, Uitwa

For the higher-level travel overview: Karlsbad District.