Lesov: Concordia history, cycle route and landscape

Lesov between crafts, cycle route and nature

Lesov combines a remarkable history with clear points of interest for active days and days focused on culture. At the centre is Concordia Lesov, whose development dates back to 1888. In addition, there is a marked section of National Cycle Route No. 6 and a biotope amid an agriculturally shaped landscape. When choosing accommodation in Lesov, you can therefore set different priorities for your stay, ranging from cultural history and cycle tours to landscape experiences.

The history of Concordia Lesov

Concordia Lesov was founded by Ernst Máder in 1888. The history of the place therefore reaches significantly further back than today’s travel planning and offers a tangible way to explore Lesov through crafts and regional industrial history. After the Second World War, Concordia Lesov became part of the Karlovarský porcelán company.

Another important milestone followed in 2009: Thun 1794 acquired Concordia Lesov, including the brand and the technical equipment. For visitors who are interested not only in a landscape but also in the origins and transmission of craft traditions, this creates an independent cultural point of reference.

A guided tour was offered at the workshop in Lesov, where visitors could see the handmade production of a cup or saucer as well as hand-glazing. The tour describes the visit as an insight into specific work steps: from the handmade product to the finishing of the surface through hand-glazing. Since the tour is described as having been offered, you should check its current availability separately.

Cycling with precise orientation

The Karlovy Vary Region section of National Cycle Route No. 6 passes through the settlement of Sedmidomky and by Mexiko Pond to an intersection near Lesov. Lesov is therefore connected to a route that identifies both the settlement and Mexiko Pond as reference points.

The intersection near Lesov is marked on National Cycle Route No. 6 at kilometre 21.5. This kilometre indication supplements the place name with a precise position within the described section. For your planning, you can therefore consider the cycle route as a focus in its own right or combine it with the cultural themes of Concordia Lesov, without treating the two experiences as a single attraction.

Biotope and agriculturally shaped landscape

Lesov is a biotope amid an agriculturally shaped landscape. The place therefore does not represent a densely described urban setting, but rather a natural area whose character is determined by the combination of biotope and agricultural landscape. If you value a rural setting and a nature-oriented stay when choosing your accommodation, this description is an important part of your orientation.

The surroundings of Lesov also include Bukový vrch, Travný vrch, Popovský kříž and Vlčinec. These four destinations each belong to the surroundings of Lesov and broaden the view of the landscape, without any specific distance or shared circular route being given for them.

Cultural destinations in the surrounding area

The Schlackenwerth Monastery is located in the vicinity of Lesov. For further cultural and historical discoveries, the described surroundings extend beyond the immediate area: Bärenstein, Erlöserkirche, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Lesov, as is Cranzahl, Himmelfahrtskirche.

You can therefore shape your visit to Lesov in different ways: the history of Concordia Lesov leads directly into the development of the place, National Cycle Route No. 6 provides an active focus, and the churches and monastery complement the regional cultural perspective. Accommodation in Lesov is particularly suitable as a search direction if you first want to prioritise these themes according to your interests and then check which location best suits your planned excursions.

For the overall travel overview: Sodau.