Where to go on a trip Doupovské hory

In the beautiful spa town of Jáchymov, located in close proximity to the German border in the Karlovy Vary district, one can find a place that will delight lovers of relaxation and water fun. Aquacentrum Agricola is the reason why many domestic and international visitors travel here every year. Although Boží Dar may be more famous in this part of Západní Čechy, this water park is a guarantee that you will fall in love with the picturesque Jáchymov after your very first visit.

Agricola was the first state spa building in Lázně Jáchymov. It was built between 1906 and 1911. A century later, it underwent a reconstruction and was expanded to include a new year-round water park, the first in the Krušné hory. In 2011, during the celebrations of the spa's centenary, the complex was renamed Aquacentrum Agricola in honour of Georgius Agricola.

The centre is located directly in the heart of Jáchymov. A pleasant promenade with numerous parks runs around it, where you can stop and relax. Although the Agricola water centre is not a classic large water park, such as Aqualand Moravia in Jižní Morava, it still has much to offer its visitors, and you can spend a pleasant day here.

For fans of traditional swimming, two 25-metre lanes are prepared with a pleasant temperature of around 28 °C. For the youngest children, there is a children's pool with a waterfall. Of course, there is also a water slide and a hot tub. The relaxation part of the pool is equipped with massage jets and water features, and you will also find a rest area or a summer terrace with sun loungers here. A Finnish sauna, a steam box, and a Kneipp path also contribute to perfect comfort.

If you crave something tasty, take advantage of the services of the local café. After a good coffee and dessert, you can head to one of the wellness procedures that Aquacentrum Agricola also offers. You can relax pleasantly, for example, in the salt cave or the cryo-chamber. We can also recommend massages, from classic and lymphatic drainage to special chocolate or Thai massages. A paraffin wrap is also very relaxing for tired hands. The range of services is truly extensive.

And not only in the water centre, but throughout Jáchymov. Throughout the year, you can visit a number of interesting places here. Your fitness will be tested, for example, by a hike up Klínovec – the highest mountain in the Krušné hory. At its summit, you will find the Klínovec observation tower. In good weather, you will see not only the Krušné hory but also the České středohoří or Šumava. During the winter, the local Skiareál Klínovec is in use. Thanks to its connection with the nearby Skiareál Boží Dar - Neklid, it has become one of the most popular ski resorts in Západní Čechy.

If you are looking for suitable accommodation for a winter holiday in the Krušné hory, choose, for example, one of the apartments in Boží Dar. Incidentally, you can also find apartments in Jáchymov itself, as well as cosy cottages, chalets, or guesthouses. In the immediate vicinity, Krušné hory hotels are also prepared for you. Whether you choose accommodation in the mountains or accommodation directly near Aquacentrum Agricola, you will certainly be satisfied. We wish you a pleasant time.

Monumental granite formations in the Ohře river canyon

Svatošské skály, officially named Národní přírodní památka Jan Svatoš, represent a geomorphologically unique granite rock formation located in the romantic valley of the Ohře river, in the Karlovarský kraj, between Karlovy Vary (the Doubí district) and the town of Loket. These rock massifs are composed of Loket granite and were formed by the erosive action of the river, frost weathering, and the gradual removal of rock, which led to the creation of massive rock pillars, prisms, and pyramids. Some of the rock towers reach an impressive height of up to 50 metres. The area was declared protected as early as 1933. According to an ancient legend about Jan Svatoš, who broke a promise made to a water nymph, the nymph turned his entire wedding procession into stone formations. The rocks are thus named after the individual wedding participants and bear names such as Ženich (a massive rock chimney), Nevěsta, Páter, Svědkové, Muzikanti, and Tchyně. This picturesque place inspired the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.

How to get there

Svatošské skály are located approximately 10 km southwest of the centre of Karlovy Vary and are accessible exclusively to pedestrians, cyclists, and water tourists, as motor vehicles are prohibited from entering this protected area. The most popular and simplest access is on foot or by bike from Karlovy Vary, specifically from the Doubí district. In Karlovy Vary-Doubí, there is a park-and-ride car park, from which a flat path leads along the Ohře river. From the car park, a route approximately 2.5 to 3 km long leads to the rocks following the blue tourist trail, which is also part of cycle route No. 204. From the centre of Karlovy Vary, you can also reach Doubí by bus number 305. A second option is to set out on foot from the town of Loket, where a route approximately 7 km long begins at the Goethův pomník. Directly at the rocks, a romantic suspension bridge intended for pedestrians and cyclists serves to cross the river.

What you can discover in the surroundings

Svatošské skály are located on the Naučná stezka Doubí – Svatošské skály, where you will learn interesting facts about the geology, archaeology, and history of this place at twelve stops. Directly at the rocks, on the opposite bank of the Ohře, there is a tourist restaurant, Jan Svatoš, and the newly renovated Svatošky dětský ráj complex with a playground. Less than 7 km upstream, the Gothic-Romanesque Hrad Loket rises, which is a landmark of the picturesque town of the same name. In nearby Karlovy Vary, visitors may visit the famous spa colonnades with thermal springs, primarily the Vřídlo, and take the funicular up to the Vyhlídka Diana, from which a magnificent panoramic view of the entire spa town is offered.