Explore Liebauthal: Kolová, history and Cycle Route 2246

Liebauthal (Libavské Údolí) offers travelers interested in local history and cycling two distinct points of interest. Kolová represents the history of early settlement, while Cycle Route 2246 includes a precisely defined section with its own difficulty and mountain-bike classification. When choosing a hotel, it is helpful to distinguish the town’s historical background from the specific conditions of this cycling route.

Kolová and early history

The history of Libavské Údolí dates back to the 9th century. On the hill of the same name above the confluence of the Malá Libava and Velká Libava rivers stood the historic Slavic hillfort of Kolová. This fortified hilltop settlement is a protected immovable cultural monument and has both an outer and an inner ditch. The hilltop location and ditches are distinct features of the site. For travelers interested in early settlement history, Kolová is a specific historical point of reference.

The founding of the municipality and its textile history

The municipality’s origins are dated to 1824, when Baron Lenek founded a textile factory in the Libava valley. This date belongs to the history of the municipality and its industry; the 9th century, by contrast, refers to the history of the Slavic hillfort of Kolová. The two dates therefore represent different chapters: the historic settlement on the hill, and the founding of the factory associated with the municipality’s origins. Those choosing local history as a focus can consider the early settlement history separately from the later industrial connection.

The Libava and Čertův mlýn

The name Libavské Údolí comes from the Libava stream, which flows through the valley. The textile factory was also founded in the Libava valley. Another historical point of reference is the former Čertův mlýn mill: it stood on the edge of the Kolová settlement, not far from today’s Kynšperk prison; the mill building no longer exists. The Čertův mlýn inn had already been attracting many day-trippers and summer visitors since the beginning of the 20th century. This history adds a distinct, time-specific connection to excursions to the settlement’s history and industrial past.

Cycle Route 2246: take note of the section

Cycle Route 2246 runs between Kolová and Kynšperk. The section from Penzion u Čertova mlýna to Libavské Údolí is part of this route. This particular section is difficult and suitable only for mountain bikes. The distinction matters for your planning: this classification applies to the specified section and not automatically to the entire connection between Kolová and Kynšperk. Check current trail conditions before setting out and take the mountain-bike suitability into account when choosing your route.

Bus service and timetable

Public bus route 480207 connects Sokolov, Šabina, Libavské Údolí and Kynšperk nad Ohří. The timetable is valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026. If you travel after this period, check the current services again. For travel within the period stated, consult the specific departure times before setting out.

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