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.

In 1766, a new glass factory was founded near the original smelting works. The site of the old works was called Stará Hůrka (Althurkenthal) and the new settlement of glassworkers Nová Hůrka.

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One of the church of Hurkenthal. Behind the chapel. Everyone at the chapel can ring the reconciliation bell.

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Beautiful, original and secluded landscape

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