Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Czech Republic
Severozápad
Karlovarský kraj

King George of Poděbrady Square (Náměstí Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad), Cheb

Discover
Places to see
Czech Republic
Severozápad
Karlovarský kraj

King George of Poděbrady Square (Náměstí Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad), Cheb

Highlight • Historical Site

King George of Poděbrady Square (Náměstí Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad), Cheb

Recommended by 178 hikers out of 181

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See hikes here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to King George of Poděbrady Square (Náměstí Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad), Cheb

    4.4

    (35)

    102

    hikers

    1. Egerwarte Viewpoint Pavilion – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Františkovy Lázně-Aquaforum

    15.5km

    04:06

    150m

    150m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.6

    (18)

    94

    hikers

    2. Cheb Castle Walls – Town Hall of Cheb loop from Cheb

    6.38km

    01:41

    50m

    50m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Easy

    4.7

    (18)

    58

    hikers

    3. Egerwarte Viewpoint Pavilion – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Cheb

    8.80km

    02:20

    90m

    90m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    Tips

    October 11, 2019

    A wonderful market square that has its own special charm even on an October day and invites you to linger:

    "The Cheb market square is called "Square of King George of Poděbrad" (Náměsti Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad). This king is hardly known to us. In fact, however, he was one of the intellectual fathers of European unification and of far greater importance to the city of Cheb/Eger than the famous Duke Albrecht von Wallenstein, who was murdered here in 1634. ..."

    Source: tic.cheb.cz/DE/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=100428&id=709728

    Translated by Google •

      April 2, 2024

      The Cheb market square has been the center of city life for hundreds of years. It is called “King George of Poděbrad Square” (Náměsti Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad). This king, who ruled from 1458 to 1471, is little known, but was actually a visionary of European unification and of far greater importance to the city than the famous Duke Albrecht of Wallenstein, who was murdered in a house on this site in 1634. For George from Poděbrady, Eger was probably the most important city in Bohemia after Prague; he resided at Eger Castle four times. In 1462, the king drew up the first European peace plan: the continent was to be united with a confederation of states. In 1960 a monument was erected to him here at the “Scharfen Eck” at the tourist information center. The real landmark of the market square, whose structure dates back to the 13th century, is a group of houses whose core dates back to the late Gothic period, the Cheb Stöckl (Špalíček).

      Translated by Google •

        December 8, 2023

        A small but very nice, cozy Christmas market. Typical local, special Czech delicacies are offered. You can also buy some arts and crafts here. Ice skating on the ice rink is also possible. A stage for one or two programs is also available. The Christmas market is open until December 24th.

        Translated by Google •

          Sign up for a free komoot account to get 13 more insider tips and takes.

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 460 m

          Weather

          Powered by Foreca

          Friday 19 December

          3°C

          -1°C

          0 %

          Additional weather tips

          Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          See hikes here

          Take Me There

          Loading

          Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Špalíček (Stöckl) Historic Houses, Cheb

          Egerwarte Pavilion

          Cheb Castle (Burg Eger)

          Maria Loreto Pilgrimage Church, Starý Hrozňatov

          Cheb Tourist Information Center

          Suspension Bridge at Eger Reservoir

          Viewpoint Over Cheb Castle

          Market Square in Cheb

          Church of St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth, Cheb

          Hercules Fountain (Herkules-Brunnen) on Cheb Market Square

          Adler Spring (Františkovy Lázně)

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          B2B
          PartnersConnectEmbed routes
          Company
          PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
          Community
          Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy
          Terms of Service
          Community guidelines
          Vulnerability disclosure program
          Imprint
          Information for law enforcement