Horní Halze: Hotels and Accommodation

In the 16th century, iron ore was mined near Horní Halze through hundreds of shallow shafts and surface channels. From the mid-16th century, a vitriol works operated on the western slope near Horní Halze, producing green and blue vitriol to order.

History and Craftsmanship

The first inhabitants of Horní Halze were miners who built their houses near mines and adits. Halže was first mentioned in writing in 1431. After mining ended, women in Halže made bobbin lace and braids at home.

Landscape

From Horní Halze, there is a beautiful view of the Ohře Valley as well as the Doupov Mountains and Žatecko. Vysoká seč is a mountain in the vicinity of Horní Halze. Planina is a mountain in the vicinity of Horní Halze. Šumná is a mountain in the vicinity of Horní Halze. Pekelská skalá is a mountain in the vicinity of Horní Halze.

Monasteries and Churches

The Monastery of Schlackenwerth is a monastery in the wider regional surroundings of Horní Halze. The former Franciscan monastery in Annaberg-Buchholz is a monastery in the wider regional surroundings of Horní Halze. Bärenstein, Church of the Redeemer, is a church in the vicinity of Horní Halze. Cranzahl, Church of the Ascension, is a church in the vicinity of Horní Halze.

Winter

A cross-country skiing route runs along the Krušnohorská magistrála between Horní Halze and the summit of Klínovec. One longer and one shorter ski lift are designated for Horní Halze. Skiing in Horní Halze is intended more as a recreational activity of local significance.

Settlement Structure

A car park reconstruction project covers plots of land in the cadastral area of Horní Halze.

Other Places

Other place pages: Výsluní, Jirkov, Jindrichova Ves, Měděnec, Boleboř, Račetice, Rokle, Pesvice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.