Discover Hora Svatého Šebestiána

Hora Svatého Šebestiána is connected with its history as a mining town, memorial sites and long-distance hiking trails. Probably founded as a mining town in the Chomutov estate in the first half of the 16th century, the settlement was elevated to a royal mining town by Emperor Rudolf II in 1597. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Hora Svatého Šebestiána can use this local history as a thematic starting point.

History and Culture

The former town hall and courthouse is part of the townscape: the building, erected around 1800 in the Empire style, bears a cartouche with the town coat of arms above its portal.

At the northern edge of Hora Svatého Šebestiána stands the Trinity Column from 1908. It is a copy of an older Baroque work and was declared a cultural monument in 2022.

The local memorial to the victims of the Second World War commemorates 110 fallen soldiers and residents. Near the Hora Svatého Šebestiána–Reitzenhain border crossing, the Stülpnerův pomník commemorates Karl Stülpner, who is considered the most famous poacher in the Ore Mountains.

The former Church of St Sebastian is also part of the local history; it was blown up on 25 March 1967.

The railway bridge near Hora Svatého Šebestiána was part of railway line No. 137 Křimov–Reitzenhain. Today, only the outer abutments of the former railway bridge remain.

Hiking

Two modern wooden tourist shelters with emergency overnight accommodation are available to hikers. They opened in April 2026 and serve as official infrastructure for the Stezka Českem and Hřebenovka long-distance hiking trails. Each shelter accommodates four people; those staying overnight need to bring their own sleeping mat and sleeping bag.

The eastern Hřebenovka Krušné hory runs for 143 kilometres via Hora Svatého Šebestiána as a stage or junction point; along its entire length, it follows a red-marked trail.

Another trail story is told by the Pochod smrti na Chomutovsku memorial route. It begins in Hora Svatého Šebestiána, is approximately 17 kilometres long, runs mostly downhill and ends in Chomutov, in Horní Ves or at the town cemetery.

The different lengths and routes provide a clear basis for objectively comparing hiking options and gaining an initial sense of the scope of a hike.

Fishing is possible at the municipal ponds with a permit issued by the municipal office.

Accommodation

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hora Svatého Šebestiána, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective listing page. These three fields give the comparison a clear, objective structure.

Other Places

Other places in this selection: Březno and Chomutov, Kadaň, Nezabylice, Radonice, Strupčice, Pysna, Vadkovice, Místo.

Nature

The Prameniště Chomutovky Nature Reserve is located in the vicinity of Hora Svatého Šebestiána and is characterised above all by a raised bog.

To the overarching travel overview: Chomutov District.