Lindenhau: Geology, Cycling Route and Culture

Several specific interests can shape a stay in Lindenhau: the volcanic history of Železná hůrka, a designated cycling route, and cultural history in Doubrava and Lipová. Local information offers several starting points for planning your trip without prescribing a single type of stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Lindenhau, you can first weigh up whether geology, cycling, hiking or a cultural focus best suits your plans.

Geology at Železná hůrka

Železná hůrka lies within the municipality of Lipová, in the Mýtina I cadastral area. The national nature monument (NPP) is protected and is one of the youngest Czech volcanoes that were still active during the Quaternary. The site is also designated as a geotourism attraction and an excursion site. Its protected status, geological classification and designation as an excursion site come together here. For travelers interested in Earth’s history, this is a clear focal point: the emphasis is on the volcanic history of a specifically named and protected site.

Cycling Route No. 2129

The local Cycling Route No. 2129 is 22 km long; with detours, it can be up to 38 km. This makes it possible to distinguish the basic length from an extended option based on the stated distance. The route is suitable for trekking and mountain bikes. When estimating the scope of your cycling plans, you can use 22 km as the basic distance and consider additional detours as a possible extension. In 2015, the route was extended from Lipová to Úbočí. This date adds information about the development of the local cycling route to the distance details.

Hiking and getting around

The Via Czechia hiking trail passes through Lipová u Chebu railway station, which is located at kilometer 61.3 of the route. If you include this trail in your travel plans, check the current timetable before setting out. The rural farmstead of Doubrava is one kilometer south of the railway station. The details of kilometer 61.3 and one kilometer describe different relationships: the first locates the station on the hiking trail, while the second gives the farmstead’s location south of the station. This keeps the trail location distinct from local directions.

Culture in Doubrava and Lipová

Rustlerův statek in Doubrava dates from 1751 and is now an open-air museum. The museum presents agriculture, folk life and furniture from the 18th to the 20th century. The year 1751 refers to the farmstead; the period from the 18th to the 20th century refers to the furniture. Thus, the date of the property and the time span represented by its furnishings are presented separately. For those interested in cultural history, this focus differs from the volcanic history of Železná hůrka: in Doubrava, the emphasis is on agriculture, folk life and historic furniture.

The traditional Anenská pouť took place in Lipová on July 24 and 25, 2026. That year’s program included music, fairground attractions, exhibitions, sports and entertainment for the whole family.

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