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Plzeňský kraj

Lake Laka – Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel loop from Nová Hůrka

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Czech Republic

Southwest

Plzeňský kraj

Lake Laka – Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel loop from Nová Hůrka

Moderate

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Lake Laka – Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel loop from Nová Hůrka

02:39

9.31km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Národní park Šumava

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2.29 km

Ruins of Hurkenthal Chapel and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of an old glassmaking settlement. The last remaining remains here are the foundations of the old chapel. Behind it is the newer chapel with the "Bell of Understanding." The "newer" chapel is surrounded by an old cemetery.

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2.31 km

Hurka (Hurkenthal) historical site

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Interesting former place Hurka.

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4.35 km

Lackensee

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Beautiful, small lake, but please note that the route towards Germany is closed to hikers and cyclists from March to July due to the capercaillie breeding season and may not be walked or cycled on.

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4.48 km

Lake Laka

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This beautiful little lake is wonderfully embedded in beautiful nature. Please pay attention to the signs. They serve to protect nature and preserve the lake.

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6.91 km

Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel

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Hůrka (German: Hurkenthal) is a defunct glassmaking village in the Bohemian Forest with a surprisingly interesting history. The former Hůrka is located about 7 km east of Železná Ruda. It was founded in 1732 in the Hafenbrändl glassworks.

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9.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.44 km

503 m

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

1.55 km

1.01 km

678 m

386 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Lake Laka – Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel loop from Nová Hůrka

Ruins of Hurkenthal Chapel and Cemetery

Hurka (Hurkenthal) historical site

Lackensee

Lake Laka

Stará Hůrka Ruins and Chapel

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