Nové Město Pod Smrkem offers a variety of ways to plan a trip: cultural monuments and local history sit alongside hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as panoramic views from Smrk. The town was founded in 1584 in connection with tin mining and the extraction of other non-ferrous metals in the surrounding area. This history can be explored both at the town museum and on the Novoměstské dolování hiking trail.
Cultural Monuments and Mining History
Klingerova vila is a protected cultural monument surrounded by an English garden. The Klinger Mausoleum is also part of the local cultural heritage: it was built in 1901 by the descendants of the founder of a textile company and declared a cultural monument in 1993. A visit to the restored interior is possible by prior arrangement. Before your visit, check whether such an arrangement can currently be made. The Catholic church in Nové Město pod Smrkem is also an important cultural monument.
The town museum features permanent exhibitions on the nature and sights of the Frýdlantský výběžek, as well as the history of Nové Město pod Smrkem. It is on the first floor of a building it shares with the town library. The topics offer two perspectives: the exhibitions range from the nature and sights of the Frýdlantský výběžek to the history of the town, while the monuments reveal individual aspects of its architectural heritage.
Panoramic Views and Special Places in the Landscape
The observation tower on Smrk offers panoramic views of the Krkonoše Mountains, the Jizera Mountains and the Lusatian Mountains, as well as far into Saxony and Poland. It is open to the public free of charge year-round; check the current conditions before your visit. If you are interested not only in the panorama but also in the exact location of special natural sites, the springs of Novoměstská kyselka offer another point of interest. They lie on the left bank of the Ztracený potok, in a valley between Měděnec and Sviňský vrch.
The history of the town's buildings is another local theme. The protected Art Nouveau spa building has a swimming pool, a whirlpool and a sauna.
On Foot or by Mountain Bike
The Novoměstské dolování hike starts and ends at Mírové náměstí in Nové Město pod Smrkem. It passes through extensive forests and birch groves and offers insights into the rich history of mining in the area. With the same square as both its starting point and destination, the hike's endpoint is clear; this option also appeals to anyone who wants to learn about the mining history while hiking.
Singltrek pod Smrkem offers another way to experience the wooded slopes: a network of narrow singletrack trails for mountain bikes. The trails are suitable for riders of all ability levels. The Singltrek Centrum in Nové Město pod Smrkem is one of three starting points for the trail network. The nonprofit organization Singltrek pod Smrkem manages and maintains the trails and provides information about possible closures and current conditions. Check these notices before your ride. The two outdoor options are easy to distinguish: Novoměstské dolování is a hike through forests and birch groves with a connection to mining history; Singltrek pod Smrkem is a mountain biking trail network, for which it is worth checking the current conditions in advance.
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