Vysoká Jedle – Hiking, Landscape and Local History

Vysoká Jedle offers two clear starting points for a stay: a 9.5-kilometre hiking route and a local history that stretches back to the Middle Ages. If you are looking for a hotel in Vysoká Jedle, this distinction can help with your planning: would you like to spend most of the day outdoors, or would you also like to learn about the history of the place alongside its landscape? The route starts in the village square; the chapel, former place names and craft traditions add to the picture of the destination.

Hiking route from the village square

The “Z březových hájů přes skály a vodopády na Hasištejn” hiking route is 9.5 km long and starts in the village square of Vysoká Jedle. After a few metres, it turns off a quiet road onto a forest path. The transition comes right at the start: the starting point is in the village, and the rest of the route follows a path. The start in the village square and the stated distance provide concrete points of reference for planning your day. The route passes through a dense birch grove dotted with numerous boulders.

After leaving Vysoká Jedle, the hike crosses the Prunéřovský potok and passes along the Kýšovický vodopád. The stream and waterfall are part of the route’s further regional course, not the settled area of Vysoká Jedle. This helps you distinguish the section of the route in the village from the stretch that follows. The route name also mentions birch groves, rocks and waterfalls on the way to Hasištejn.

Landscape and views

The area around Vysoká Jedle has meadows with rare and protected plants. Please take care of the plants during your stay and do not collect any protected species. Another point of reference is the elevation: from Vysoká Jedle, at 650 m, the view extends to the Nechranice Reservoir. Whether the reservoir is visible depends on the weather.

Local history and crafts

Vysoká Jedle was first mentioned in writing in 1367 as part of the Hasištejn estate. Historical German names for the village included Hochtann, Hohenthannen and Hohenthan. These names and the early written mention offer a glimpse into the village’s long history.

In the 19th century, bobbin lace-making became widespread in Vysoká Jedle; residents also made various trims. Flax cultivation was another aspect of the local economy: residents grew flax, processed it at home and sold it. The history of local connections also includes a road opened in 1898 from Ahníkov via Místo to Celná, which connected Vysoká Jedle with the outside world. Current road conditions are what matter for journeys today.

Chapel and practical planning

The restored Chapel of the Virgin Mary is another local landmark. Regular services are held there again. If you would like to plan your visit around one, check the current service times, as the schedule may change.

The hiking route is accessible by bus via the “Místo, Vysoká Jedle” bus stop; check current services before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Vysoká Pec U Jirkova, Hrušovany U Chomutova, Měděnec, Kadaň, Pesvice, Místo, Boleboř, Vrskmaň.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Chomutov.