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Loket Castle
A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.
44 km · about 50 min drive
EuropeCzechiaPlzeň Region
Tachov
Plzeň Region, Czechia · Europe
About Tachov
Tachov sits on the route: 20 minutes from Planá, 44km from Loket Castle.
Tachov is in Plzeň Region, Czechia, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Planá, about 11 km away.
Tachov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtaxof]; German: Tachau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 14,000 inhabitants. The town is located on the Mže River in a hilly landscape.
The most notable noble owners of Tachov were the Windisch-Graetz family, which ruled the town from 1784. The historicRead more
town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmarks of Tachov include the riding hall in Tachov-Světce, protected as a national cultural monument, the medieval town walls, which are among the best-preserved wall systems in the country, and the Tachov Castle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tachov?
Within an hour or so of Tachov: Loket Castle (44 km), Karlovy Vary (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Tachov?
The nearest famous roads are Schleizer Dreieck.
Where is Tachov?
Tachov is in Plzeň Region, Czechia, about 11 km from Planá.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,640
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Czechia
- Region
- Plzeň Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Prague
- Coordinates
- 49.7953, 12.6336
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Essential numbers in Czechia
Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Tachov
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Karlovy Vary
An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Czech Republic
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.48/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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