The name “Kohlhau” historically refers to a clearing made by charcoal burners. The first mention of Kolová dates back to 1622.
History and culture
The Kolovská kaplička, the Chapel of Saint Anne, was built in 1873 by Neuerer, a local resident. In 1930, it was rebuilt, repaired and extended; at the same time, the altar was restored with a painting of Saint Anne. From 1930 onwards, masses were celebrated and pilgrimages held on the feast day of Saint Anne. The municipality repaired the chapel in 1996, and it was consecrated again in October 2005. The grounds of the Chapel of Saint Anne are accessible to visitors.
Between the chapel and the school lies a landscaped park with a wooden pavilion and several benches. Kolová’s community programme also includes an event to bid farewell to summer. It also includes a school Advent carol service with a fair.
Landscape and trails
Most of the administrative area of Kolová lies within the Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area. A blue-marked long-distance hiking trail passes through Kolová from Vítkův vrch onwards towards Pila. A red-marked long-distance hiking trail runs from Březová through the valley of the Cínový potok to Kolová and onwards towards Pila.
Marked cycle routes also pass through the village: Cycle Route 2288 leads from Gejzír Park through the forests below Vítkův vrch, through Kolová and onwards towards Pila. National Cycle Route 39 runs via Kolovský rybník through Kolová and onwards to Pila.
Golf
The Golf Club Háje course is located in the state-protected Slavkov Forest. Golf Club Háje is located at Háje 89, Kolová, 360 01 Karlovy Vary.
Other places: Engelhaus, Schömitz, Janessen, Poschetzau, Neudek, Dallwitz, Warta, Schönwald
