Svahová: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Svahová combines winter sports, marked trails and traces of an unusually tangible local history. Between the ski slope, long-distance hiking trails, glassmaking and regional cuisine, the place presents a diverse picture.

Winter and Trails

The ski slope in Svahová is 380 metres long and has a section that can also be used for sledding. A ski lift was built from nearby Farský vrch to the mouth of the Lužec. The Svahová Mountain Hotel is located directly beside a ski slope; in winter, visitors can ski or cross-country ski there. Parking at the Svahová Hotel is possible by prior arrangement, provided that no major event is taking place there at the time.

There is also a challenging mountain bike route through Svahová; it runs between Lesná Mountain Hotel and Boleboř. The green-marked hiking trail from Svahová runs along the foot of Kohoutí vrch and reaches the Zákoutí lookout point. In the immediate surroundings of Svahová, there is a cross and a bench for pilgrims on Mezihořský vrch. The E3 long-distance route and the Stezka Českem long-distance trail also run through the area around the village.

History and Glass

The first documented written mention of Svahová dates back to 1563. The village was probably founded in the mid-16th century in close connection with the alum works in Jirkov. In its early days, it was mainly inhabited by woodcutters who worked for the alum works in Jirkov.

A particularly vivid chapter is associated with the Georghütte glassworks, also known as Jiřího huť, in Svahová. It had a steam engine with a stamping mill, a glassworks, tool sheds, stables and residential buildings for 16 glassworkers’ families.

Refreshments and Practical Information

Hájovna Svahová has a cosy restaurant serving beer, homemade lemonade, pancakes and langoš. There is no car park with sufficient capacity near Hájovna Svahová. Travelling by bus is not recommended, as there is no suitable bus stop nearby.

Other Places

Other places: Kryštofovy Hamry, Údlice, Libědice, Komotau, Pysna, Droužkovice, Mašťov, Hora Svatého Šebestiána

To the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.