Kovářská: Hotels and Accommodation

Kovářská combines evidence of ironworking with sacred architecture, an air war museum, and paths through the landscape of the Ore Mountains.

History and Culture

The origins of Kovářská are linked to the extraction and processing of iron ore. Historically, five hammer mills stood within the present-day municipality. In 1599, a true blast furnace was built here, one of the first in Bohemia.

The Baroque Church of St. Michael was built in 1709–1710. Inside, it has a coffered ceiling decorated with images of saints; in front of the church stands a Baroque Marian column dating from 1706. The Chapel of St. Mark was built in 1913 near an iron cross dating from 1871.

The Museum of the Air Battle over the Ore Mountains in Kovářská commemorates airmen of all nationalities who died over the Czech lands and Germany in one of the fiercest air battles of the Second World War. One display case presents the crew and aircraft of Lt. Raine. The Švédský hrob memorial stands along the road just beyond Kovářská railway station.

The Mrtvou cestou na Vápenku walking trail begins in Kovářská’s market square and passes the remains of the former Kovářská ironworks. The lime kiln in Háj u Loučné pod Klínovcem was fully restored in 2019 and is now open to the public.

Trails and Landscape

Kovářská railway station on the Chomutov–Vejprty line serves as the access point for the Tři Špičáky route. The route leads to a stone organ formation and Velký Špičák, which offers impressive panoramic views.

Winter and Cycling

A 12.5 km cross-country skiing loop is maintained around Kovářská. Sjezdovka Kovářská is a 350 m long ski slope with a lift.

The Krušnohorské oko gravel route begins in Kovářská and passes the railway station and the former lime kiln.

Other Places

Other places in the same wider area include Hrušovany U Chomutova, Měděnec, Kadaň, Bílence, Horní Halze, Vrskmaň, Černovice U Chomutova and Svahová.

To the wider travel overview: Chomutov District.