Vysoká Pec U Jirkova: Forest, Culture and Leisure

Vysoká Pec U Jirkova combines nature, local history and a range of leisure activities. The Jezerka Nature Reserve shapes the wooded surroundings; a preserved headframe and a Baroque chapel add their own historical touches. There is also the Pyšná Ski Area, the Koupaliště Vysoká Pec outdoor swimming pool and a bike ride through the town. When looking for a hotel, it is helpful to first consider whether nature, local history or a particular leisure activity will shape your stay.

Forest Landscape and Views

The Jezerka Nature Reserve extends across the cadastral areas of Vysoká Pec and is entirely wooded. Near Vysoká Pec, the area around Jezeří Mountain in the Jezerka Nature Reserve offers views of Jedlová Mountain, the Vesnický potok valley and the Jezeří Reservoir. The forest landscape and viewpoints thus provide different reference points for exploring the surroundings.

The Tereza viewpoint is on a forest path leading towards the summit of Jedlová (853 m). From there, you can see the Bohemian Central Highlands, Jezeří Castle and a nearby lignite mine. Growing trees may restrict the view. These sights make the viewpoint a distinct landscape attraction alongside the fully wooded Jezerka area.

Local History and a Cultural Monument

In Vysoká Pec, the headframe of the former lignite mine has been preserved as a protected cultural monument. Another historic attraction is the Baroque Chapel of the Virgin Mary, built in 1904. The two structures offer different points of interest: the headframe recalls the former mine, while the chapel has a specific recorded construction year.

The origin of the town’s name is also linked to an earlier history: Vysoká Pec probably derives from a blast furnace and workers’ accommodation that stood on the site of today’s settlement at the end of the 18th century. This interpretation is considered probable. It is a different kind of historical reference from the recorded construction year of the chapel or the preserved headframe.

Winter Sports and Leisure Activities

The Pyšná Ski Area has three downhill runs and three ski lifts. It also has a ski school and a children’s ski park. Evening skiing and a snowpark with obstacles and a cross-country course round out the facilities. The options range from runs and lifts to lessons, evening skiing and the snowpark features.

The town also has the Koupaliště Vysoká Pec outdoor swimming pool. Its facilities include parking, bicycle racks, sanitary facilities and terraces, as well as a children’s playground and workout equipment. There is also a floodlit beach volleyball court, a floodlit multi-purpose court and a table tennis table. The pool’s facilities may change; check the latest information if you are planning a visit.

Cycling is another possible focus: the Chomutov–Jirkov–Vysoká Pec–Lesná cycling route passes through Vysoká Pec on its way to Drmaly. Hostinec u Wojty in Vysoká Pec has an outdoor area, bicycle racks and parking. These service details may also change, so it is worth checking the latest information before planning a visit.

Discover more destinations: Otvice, Račetice, Libědice, Všestudy, Nová Víska, Jirkov, České Hamry, Kadaň.

Go to the broader travel guide: Okres Chomutov.