Háj: Hotels and Accommodation

Culture and History

The Vápenka limeworks are located in the wooded landscape between Háj u Loučné pod Klínovcem and Kovářská. They preserve two octagonal Rumford shaft kilns and the remains of other buildings from the original complex, constructed in the mid-19th century. The limeworks were fully restored in 2019 and are open to the public.

Nature

The Horská louka u Háje nature reserve lies in the valley of the Černá voda stream and is part of the Novodomské rašeliniště–Kovářská Special Protection Area. The area protects a peat-rich mountain meadow with rare and endangered plant species and features a mosaic of various mountain meadow types: bog meadows, wet meadows with meadow saffron, meadowsweet stands, golden oat-grass meadows and matgrass meadows, as well as transitions to wet and bog spruce forests.

Routes and Trails

The Loučná pod Klínovcem educational trail has 13 stops and is just under 17.5 km long. The Loučenský Circuit leads via Háj up to Meluzína and offers views of Oberwiesenthal and Loučná pod Klínovcem. The 15 km Loučná–Háj–Vápenka–Kovářská–České Hamry cycling circuit and back is an easy bike ride with an elevation gain of 295 m and is also suitable for children. The Kolem Vápenky Nordic walking route is 8 km long and offers views of the former Vápenka limeworks, as well as Palouk mrtvých and the Švédský pomník.

Winter Sports

The Klínovec Ski and Snowboard School has its visitor address at Háj 178, 43191 Loučná pod Klínovcem. During the winter season, it offers public ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults. For lessons, it has two private lifts and its own gentle slopes with a safe run-out. Every year, the public Klínovec Ski and Snowboard School offers several basic ski or snowboard courses, with groups for complete beginners and slightly advanced beginners.

Other local pages: Okounov, Kalek, Všestudy, Račetice, Rokle, Bílence, Libědice, Kryštofovy Hamry

To the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.