Dlouhý Újezd: Nature, Trails and Traces of History

Dlouhý Újezd combines traces of history with a landscape that can be explored in different ways. The village lies on the edge of the Český les Protected Landscape Area. In addition, there is a wooded area west of the village, wetlands south of Dlouhý Újezd and signposted routes for cyclists and hikers. If you are looking for accommodation for your trip, you can therefore choose between different focuses, including nature experiences, local history and active routes.

Landscape in the Český les

The wooded area west of Dlouhý Újezd is part of the Český les Nature Park. The group of ponds known as Mechové rybníky south of the village, on the road to Žebráky, creates a distinctive landscape feature of its own. There you will find interesting wetlands and a section of landscape rich in flowers. These two natural areas show different sides of the surroundings: on the one hand, there is the woodland of the nature park, and on the other, a section shaped by water and flowers. For active days, signposted cycling route No. 2172 passes through Dlouhý Újezd. The Goldsteig CZ 16 also continues to Dlouhý Újezd and eventually to Tachov. Those who want to combine their stay with physical activity therefore have two route options, without having to limit the village to just one type of leisure activity. In winter, the local terrain is suitable for cross-country skiing. The accommodation that suits you will therefore depend above all on whether you see the village as a starting point for cycling and nature experiences or want to include cross-country skiing in winter.

History with different degrees of visibility in the villagescape

Dlouhý Újezd is first mentioned in 1361 under the name “Langendorfflein”. An earlier fortress was probably altered and eventually converted into a château. However, the site of the former château has completely disappeared beneath newer buildings and can no longer be recognized. The history of the village therefore cannot be explored as a preserved château complex; rather, it forms part of the documented traces of Dlouhý Újezd’s development. The Jewish cemetery is better preserved. Around 250 gravestones remain there, including the oldest one from 1736. Its Baroque and Neoclassical gravestones make it historically valuable. The cemetery west of Dlouhý Újezd can be reached via a field path that leads south through the forest from the last houses on the southeastern edge of the village. This precise location description is particularly relevant for your visit because the cemetery should not simply be understood as any ordinary centrally located village sight. A small chapel can also be seen beside the road towards Tachov. Together with the cemetery, the historical records and the paths through the landscape, it creates a varied picture: Dlouhý Újezd does not offer one major attraction as the sole reason for a trip, but rather several independent points of interest for planning your day. If you would like to compare additional places for your research, you will find Horní Kozolupy, Bezdružice, Staré Sedliště, Zhoř, Cebiv, Konstantinovy Lázne, Sulislav and Kšice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Tachov.