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The Malý Stolec natural monument in the cadastral area of Stráž nad Ohří protects a geological formation consisting of a preserved, unquarried basalt cap and partially quarried basalt columns, a block field, dry grassland, and characteristic thermophilic flora and fauna.

Nature

In the surroundings of Stráž nad Ohří, the Nebesa National Nature Reserve protects natural forests, an isolated population of Aesculapian snakes, and Tertiary volcanic veins with columnar jointing.

The Čedičová žíla Boč natural monument in the surroundings of Stráž nad Ohří is an exposed basalt vein with pronounced columnar jointing and predominantly hexagonal basalt columns arranged in a fan shape. It can be reached on foot from Stráž nad Ohří.

Culture and History

The Church of the Holy Archangel Michael in Stráž nad Ohří was built in 1768 from pilgrims’ alms. Himlštejn Castle was probably built before 1434 above the valley of the Pekelský potok to defend its associated domain.

Horní Hrad (“Hauenštejn”), a castle and chateau dating from the 13th century, is located in the surroundings of Stráž nad Ohří.

Things to Do

In the surroundings of Stráž nad Ohří, a circular trail just under two kilometres long with eight stations runs past Horní Hrad. The educational trail at Horní Hrad in the surroundings of Stráž nad Ohří is suitable for school trips and families with children. Horní Hrad can be reached from Stráž nad Ohří railway station via three possible routes.

Cycle Route No. 6 runs from Kyselka via Vojkovice and Stráž nad Ohří along the Ohře Valley. Some forest sections of the Ohře cycle route beyond Stráž nad Ohří are unpaved and may be more difficult to ride after rain.

Other places: Theusing, Gängerhof, Merkelsgrün, Janessen, Abertham, Schneidmühl, Lichtenstadt, Ostrov Nad Ohří

For the higher-level travel overview: Karlovy Vary District.