Grasengrün brings together nature, cycling and local history: the Obora Hájek wildlife reserve offers a direct connection to the region’s wildlife, while the “Okolo obory Hájek” cycling circuit provides its own perspective on the area. Other attractions include the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk and Hájek railway station. When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on during your stay: wildlife watching, a cycling trip or cultural history?

Obora Hájek: Wildlife and Landscape

The Obora Hájek wildlife reserve of the same name lies on the edge of the municipality of Hájek. It extends between the municipalities of Hájek, Sadov and Velký Rybník and covers 418 hectares. Fallow deer and mouflons can be seen in the reserve. Its size and spread across several municipalities give the nature experience a broader geographical scale than a single village edge might suggest. If wildlife watching is a priority for your trip, check locally before you arrive to find out whether the animals can be seen and how access is regulated.

Nature Trail or Cycling Circuit?

If you start from the municipality of Hájek, the Obora Hájek nature trail begins and ends at the entrance gate to the wildlife reserve and is approximately 5.2 kilometres long. As access rules may change, check them before your visit. The “Okolo obory Hájek” cycling circuit is considerably longer at 18 kilometres and runs along the wildlife reserve to Hájek. It is an easy circular route, better suited to mountain bikes. The two options therefore differ in mode of transport and distance: a shorter trail on foot or a longer circuit by bike. Check current route conditions before setting out on a cycling trip.

Planning Your Train Journey

Hájek railway station is on Line 140 between Chomutov, Karlovy Vary and Cheb and is part of the integrated transport system. The line information provides a guide for planning your train journey; check the timetable for your specific travel date, as train services and station arrangements may change.

Water Castle and Chapel: Two Historical Periods

Local history also spans two distinct periods. The Gothic Hájek water castle was built in the 14th century as the seat of the local Loket fief holders. The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk in Hájek is a small religious building from the first half of the 19th century and a protected cultural monument. The contrast therefore ranges from the medieval seat of the fief holders to a much later religious building. For travellers interested in culture, the two buildings offer different points of interest: the historical function of the water castle and the sacred character of the chapel.

Find a Holiday Apartment Based on Your Travel Interests

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can use these options to decide what matters most to you: do you want your trip to focus on wildlife watching, cycling or local history?

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