Lom u Tachova: Village Green, Chapels and Cycling Route

When staying in Lom u Tachova, you can plan your trip around two distinct themes: the local history centered on the village green and cycling route 2138, which runs through the village. The large, circular green shapes the settlement’s layout; chapels, wayside shrines and a stone monument give the local history tangible form. If you are looking for hotels for a stay in Lom u Tachova, the local history and cycling route can offer different focuses for your trip.

Village Green, Chapels and Local History

The large, circular village green shapes the layout of Lom u Tachova. A chapel on the village green has a niche in its façade containing a statue of Saint Florian. At the edge of the village green stands a Late Baroque chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It dates from 1819 and was restored in 2004. Lom u Tachova was first mentioned in writing in 1379; the year the Marian chapel was built marks a much later period.

Wayside Shrines and Stone Monuments

On the road to Brod nad Tichou, in front of house no. 47, stands a Late Gothic wayside shrine dating from 1594. The stone shrine, “Boží muka,” has a polygonal shaft and a top crowned by an ogee arch. This curved arch tapers to a point at the top, contrasting with the shaft’s clean edges. Near the railway crossing, a circular stone stele bears depictions of a sword and a severed hand, as well as cross symbols. Alongside chapels and wayside shrines, the village also features other clearly recognizable imagery.

Lomský mlýn and Its Monuments

Lomský mlýn, formerly known as Birlmühle, is mentioned as early as 1615. The mill is preserved and used for recreation. It can be reached via the road from Lom to Klíčov; check the current access conditions before your visit. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, from the workshop of G. Böhm, has stood in front of the mill since 1829. The granite sculpture is 280 cm high, while the figure depicted measures 94 cm. These two measurements make clear that the figure accounts for only part of the monument’s total height.

Cycling Route 2138 and Railway Line 184

The 55 km cycling route 2138 runs from Mariánské Lázně via Lom u Tachova to Přední Zahájí. The 2023 municipal strategic plan classifies the signposted route as moderate. It runs along roads and local and farm tracks; surfaces include asphalt, paved and unpaved sections. The route is suitable for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. Check the current signs and route conditions before setting out.

Lom u Tachova station is on railway line 184 between Domažlice and Planá u Mariánských Lázní. Check the current timetable when planning a specific train journey.

Discover more destinations: Stráž, Kšice, Přimda, Staré Sedliště, Zadní Chodov, Rozvadov, Sulislav, Konstantinovy Lázne.

For the broader travel overview: Tachov District.