Neukirchen in the Czech Republic: Nature, Culture and Cycling Routes

If you are considering Neukirchen as a destination in the Czech Republic, you can combine nature, culture and active days. Nový Kostel, Spálená and Kopanina provide specific points of interest for planning your trip: from the landscape of the Leopoldovy Hamry Nature Park and notable churches to two cycling routes of different lengths.

Landscape and special places near Nový Kostel

Nový Kostel is located in the Leopoldovy Hamry Nature Park. The park was established in 1986 to preserve the landscape character and intact nature of a sparsely populated area of the Krušné hory. This means that the focus is not just on one individual excursion destination, but on an entire landscape with its own history and a clear conservation purpose.

Another special feature is located on the road from Nový Kostel towards Mlýnek: there is a mineral spring there. This provides an additional, clearly defined destination for your planning, between experiencing nature and discovering the region.

Churches and cultural history

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Nový Kostel was originally built in 1613 and expanded into its present form in 1776. The church had already been reconstructed by 2018; various cultural events are occasionally held there. Its history thus spans several eras, without reducing the site to a single construction date.

Kopanina is home to the Church of St George, a Rococo church dating from 1770. It stands on the site of an older Gothic church that was built as early as the first half of the 13th century. Its furnishings include ceiling paintings by J. G. Fracka and predominantly Rococo furnishings. In Spálená, the Nový Dvůr farm complex also includes a Rococo château built around 1792.

Cycling and riding lessons

Different routes are available for active days. The Cestou smírčích křížů cycling route is approximately 50 kilometres long and runs along the border of the Leopoldovy Hamry Nature Park. It leads to Kopanina, where the Church of St George is located. Route 2132 is approximately 25 kilometres long and runs from the Wernitzgrün-Luby border crossing via Luby, Nový Kostel and Milhostov to Nebanice. The different approximate lengths make it easier for you to compare the routes when planning your excursion.

The Moravia Z-L Ranch in Nový Kostel offers an additional activity in the form of riding lessons. This means that you can view the choice between cycling, cultural and historical destinations, and spending time on horseback as different focal points of your stay.

Getting around by train

The Nový Kostel railway stop in Spálená is located on regional railway line 146 between Tršnice and Luby u Chebu. The stop is integrated into the integrated transport system; tickets for passenger services are sold on the train. When planning your trip, you can consider the regional rail connection alongside the excursion destinations.

For further searches for suitable destinations, you can also compare Trebendorf, Oed, Marienbad, Cetnov, Voitersreuth, Thurn, Lindenhau and Asch.

For the higher-level travel overview: Eger District.