Schindlwald (Šindelová) offers several distinct reasons to plan a trip: wild swimming at Tajch Pond, a protected larch avenue and activities that vary by season. Water, ancient trees and winter cross-country skiing appeal to different interests. Cycling also has a specific connection to the area: forest tracks nearby form part of internationally signposted cycling routes. When choosing when to travel, it is therefore important to distinguish between the natural and cultural attractions on the one hand and snow-dependent winter sports on the other. This will help you decide whether water, scenery or winter cross-country skiing should be the focus of your stay.

Tajch Pond and camping

Tajch Pond covers 1.5 hectares and offers opportunities for wild swimming. This figure gives the body of water a specific size, while wild swimming makes it a focal point for a water-focused stay. Kemp Na Tajchu is located at Tajch Pond in Šindelová. The municipality offers a 24,758 m² camping area there, bringing the bathing water and camping area together in the same place. The campsite operates seasonally. For 2026, it is scheduled to open on June 1; seasonal operating dates may vary. Check the dates for your travel period if you are considering staying at Kemp Na Tajchu. This is especially useful if your accommodation decision depends on whether you want to stay at the campsite or are looking for an apartment.

The protected larch avenue

The protected larch avenue in Šindelová consists of 84 European larches that are almost 200 years old. The trees reach a height of 40 metres. The number, age and height describe different aspects of the same stand of trees: the number indicates its scale, the age its history, and the height the trees’ size. For those interested in ancient trees, the avenue is a distinct attraction alongside Tajch and its water-based activities.

A geological perspective on Kamenný hřib

Kamenný hřib adds a geological perspective to this natural setting. The unusual rock formation is a typical example of the weathering and disintegration of granite from the Karlovy Vary Massif. Those interested in rock formations will find a different perspective here than at the larch avenue: Kamenný hřib is about granite and weathering, while the avenue is about tree species, age and height.

Cycling and cross-country skiing

Around Šindelová, forest tracks form part of internationally signposted cycling routes. The international signage gives cycling plans a specific route reference. In winter, the surrounding area offers terrain for cross-country skiing, although snow conditions vary. The difference for planning these activities is therefore the route signage on the one hand and changing snow conditions on the other. If cross-country skiing is essential to your trip, take snow conditions into account when choosing your dates.

Visitor access

The Favorit hunting lodge is not open to visitors. Do not plan to visit it as a sightseeing destination.

Discover more destinations: Krásná Lípa U Šindelové, Zwodau, Brösau, Dotterwies, Bleistadt, Podstrani, Douglasgrün, Rothau.

Go to the broader travel overview: Falkenau an der Eger District.