Kryštofovy Hamry: Hotels and Accommodation

Kryštofovy Hamry lies in the valley of the Přísečnický potok stream at an altitude of 670 metres above sea level.

Landscape and Nature

The Přísečnice Reservoir stores water as a drinking water source for the North Bohemian lignite basin. Its shores are not accessible because it is a drinking water reservoir. The Eastern Ore Mountains Bird Protection Area, the Novodomské rašeliniště–Kovářská area and the Eastern Ore Mountains European protected area are located near the reservoir.

The municipality's natural area includes the Jelení hora rock formation and the three Špičáky peaks. They are located in the cadastral area of Černý Potok within the municipality of Kryštofovy Hamry and are characterised by distinctive steppe vegetation. Tertiary volcanic rock emerges at Jelení hora and has been identified as nepheline. The summit consists of dark porphyritic basaltoid rock with massive, irregular hexagonal columns and irregular transverse jointing.

History and Architectural Heritage

An important architectural monument in Kryštofovy Hamry is the family house of Hilda Bartlová. The local history also extends into the forest near Kryštofovy Hamry: Kryštof Grád from Grunberg built a forge there and named it the Forge of Saint Christopher.

The Church of Saint Christopher in Kryštofovy Hamry was built between 1829 and 1832; services are still held there today. The village also lies on the historic route that led via Přísečnice and Vejprty onwards to Saxony. The small mountain cemetery of Kryštofovy Hamry is maintained and preserves numerous German graves.

Hiking and Walks

The 11.1-kilometre hiking route “From Kryštofovy Hamry to the viewpoint above the reservoir” begins in Kryštofovy Hamry. There is a car park for this hike on the outskirts of the village. The hike to the viewpoint can be reached by bus to the Kryštofovy Hamry stop.

Another route is the “Stories of Vanished Přísečnice” walk, which begins at a car park in Kryštofovy Hamry. Members of the Czech-German association Přísečnice žije – Pressnitz lebt accompany participants on this walk. Since 2016, the association has documented the local heritage of the vanished municipality.

Several rock formations can be found in the vicinity of Kryštofovy Hamry; the most significant is the broad Grenzturm Hraniční věž, also known as Kryštof.

Other Places

Other places in the same area: Pysna, Radonice, Jirkov, Vrskmaň, Komotau, Chbany, Kadaň, Vysoká Jedle.

To the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.