Jiřetín Pod Jedlovou: Hotels and Accommodation

Jiřetín pod Jedlovou was founded in 1548 as a mining town following the discovery of silver ore deposits. The town is located in the western part of the Lužické hory Protected Landscape Area.

Culture and History

Most of Jiřetín pod Jedlovou has been designated an urban conservation area since 1992. The Church of the Holy Trinity was consecrated in 1612; most of its furnishings date from the 18th century. The rectory dates from 1755 and features a villa-like architectural style with a mansard roof.

The complex on Křížová hora includes the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. This complex has been protected as a cultural monument since 1969.

Tolštejn is the ruin of a medieval castle first mentioned in 1337. It was built to protect the route from Bohemia to Lusatia.

Mining and Tradition

The Jiřetín Mining Museum includes an exhibition section on the history of mining in Jiřetín pod Jedlovou and the surrounding area. The museum exhibition includes the “Hornická naučná stezka Údolí Milířky” mining educational trail. The Jiřetín Mining Museum also includes the sv. J. Evangelisty adit, which is open annually from June. The Jiřetín Mining Museum is currently closed to the public for technical reasons.

The Tolštejnské slavnosti festival takes place every year and celebrates traditions, crafts and medieval life. The local information centre provides information about events in the municipalities and sells regional products in addition to traditional souvenirs.

Nature and Mountains

In clear weather, Jedlová offers a panoramic view stretching from the Ore Mountains to the Krkonoše Mountains. A 23-metre-high stone lookout tower was built on Jedlová in 1891. The Jedlová Rope Course is located at the summit of Jedlová Mountain next to the lookout tower.

A ski lift leads to Jedlová; the area around the mountain also has cross-country ski trails. At the local Jedlová restaurant, visitors can try a yeast dumpling with blueberries as a regional speciality.

Activities and Trails

The sports centre in Jiřetín pod Jedlovou offers tennis, football, beach volleyball, mini-golf and a swimming pool. The sports centre grounds include a forest park with a children’s playground, pond, open-air theatre and fire pit.

The sixth stage of the Hřebenovka runs via Krásná Lípa, Horní Podluží, Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, Jedlová and Tolštejn to Jedlová railway station. The 9.4-kilometre “Okolím Jiřetína pod Jedlovou” route starts in the town square, leads via Křížová hora to Jedlová and Tolštejn, and returns to Jiřetín pod Jedlovou.

At Jedlová, visitors can rent all-terrain scooters and ride one of five routes to the lower lift station. The mountain carts at Jedlová are intended for children and adults.

The Tolštejnské panství tourism project includes the “Vandrování po Tolštejnském panství” game, with the option to purchase a mini-pass or pass. The fourth stage of the Via Nisa Crucis leads from Jiřetín pod Jedlovou to Hvozd (Hochwald).

Other Places

Other destinations: Labská Stráň, Nová Chribská, Janská, Hřensko, Blankartice, Dittersbach, Kytlice, Ceská Kamenice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Děčín District.