Kynšperk – Chlum Sv. Maří
A loop from Kynšperk nad Ohří to the pilgrimage site of Chlum Sv. Maří. 9 km, 155 m of climbing. Two variants — on foot or with a pram.
Route Overview
Up through the forest, down to the water
The Route Step by Step
START – Kynšperk nad Ohří
Starting point at the railway station in Kynšperk. Parking in the town centre.
Start of the climb
The route leaves the built-up area and enters the forest. Both variants are identical here.
Where the variants split
The paths divide here. The walking variant climbs straight up the steep slope; the pram variant switchbacks gently along forest tracks.
Chlum Sv. Maří – church
The 18th-century pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Great views of the surrounding countryside and the Ohře valley.
Descent through the valley
The route drops back to lower ground down the south-eastern slope and continues along a path beside the fields.
FINISH – Kynšperk nad Ohří
Return to the starting point in Kynšperk nad Ohří.
What You'll See Along the Way
A place of pilgrimage
Chlum Sv. Maří is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Karlovy Vary Region, with a history reaching back to the Middle Ages.
Views of the countryside
From the top there are views of the Doupov Hills and the Slavkov Forest — and in clear weather as far as the Ore Mountains.
Nature and forests
Most of the route runs through forest — pleasant in every season, cool in summer, colourful in autumn.
Family friendly
The pram variant makes the whole loop manageable even with small children or less experienced walkers.
Tips Along the Trail
Playground in Chlum Sv. Máří
Children's playground and outdoor workout area.
Liboc Wetlands – Bird Hide
Wooden hide overlooking the wetlands — perfect for quietly watching waterfowl.
Chlum Svaté Máří Provostry Complex
A Baroque pilgrimage complex from 1687-1728, among the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Bohemia…
122 m from the trail
Kynšperský pivovar
The brewery in Kynšperk nad Ohří carries on a local brewing tradition reaching back to the 16th century…
303 m from the trail