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Okrouhlá is located 12 km east of Cheb on the left bank of the Jesenická Reservoir. The village stretches along the slopes surrounding the Jesenický Brook, which flows into the Jesenická Reservoir.
History and villagescape
The first written records of Okrouhlá date back to 1299, when the estate belonged to the Paulsdorfer family. At the edge of the former château park stands the memorial oak “Valdštejn Oak”. It was ceremonially named in 1910 in honour of Albrecht z Valdštejna, has a trunk circumference of 674 cm, and is considered one of the most imposing oaks in the Cheb region. In the centre of Okrouhlá, beneath the memorial oak “Valdštejnův dub”, stands the wooden sculpture “Ležícího Valdštejna”. Okrouhlá Fortress is not open to the public.
Leisure in the village
Outdoor exercise equipment for children, young people and adults has been installed in the park by the adjacent pergola. Easter, autumn and Christmas craft workshops are held regularly in Okrouhlá.
Nature and water
There is a campsite in the municipality of Okrouhlá with camping facilities, swimming opportunities and safe access to the water. The forests around Okrouhlá are considered to offer plenty of opportunities for mushroom picking. The Autokemp Baldi campsite is located near Okrouhlá on the shore of the Jesenická Reservoir; this is a non-trout fishing area managed by the Český rybářský svaz.
More village pages
A local cycling route marked “397 2129” runs through Úbočí, Milíkov, Okrouhlá, Lipová and Mýtina and is designated as CZ/D 22.
More village pages: Neuberg, Schönbach, Lindenhau, Oed, Voitersreuth, Cetnov, Liebenstein, Wildstein
For the overarching travel overview: Eger District.
