Elbogen is sensational: a well-preserved medieval town (with a fairy-tale flair like Krumau), with a market, church and castle, enthroned on a granite rock spur onto which the Eger shoots from one side, bends in a sharp arc and makes it circular flows around to plunge back into the forest on the other side.

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The entire historic old town is a monument reservation under special state protection. Because of its cityscape, Loket was often called Bohemian
Rothenburg praised. The city is a traditional destination for the spa guests of Karlovy Vary.

Source and further information

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loket

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3. Loket Town Walls – Loket Town Square loop from Loket předměstí

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Elevation 460 m

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Saturday 21 March

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Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

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