Hamry: Úhlavský luh
Úhlavský luh lies along the Úhlava River in Hamry, where meadows and small fields extend beneath the forested ridges of the Šumava foothills. This corner of the Plzeň Region has the settled, rural character of the Czech–Bavarian borderland, shaped by scattered farm buildings, local roads and the river floodplain. Hamry stands south of Klatovy near the Bavarian frontier, and its name recalls the iron hammers that once worked in this mountain valley. The Úhlava continues north towards Klatovy before joining the Radbuza in Plzeň, placing this modest valley within the wider Berounka basin.
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Hamry lies on the Úhlava River in Czechia’s Plzeň Region, where a narrow valley meets the wooded slopes of the Šumava range near Germany. This small municipality in the Klatovy District belongs to a corner of western Bohemia shaped by upland forests, clear streams and scattered settlements. Its name, meaning “hammer mills” in Czech, preserves the memory of metalworking that once formed part of the local economy. Today, Hamry provides a calm starting point for exploring the upper Úhlava valley and the surrounding Šumava countryside. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Hamry and western Šumava.
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The river valleys of western Bohemia define much of Plzeň Region, supporting agriculture, linking historic towns and carrying the Mže, Radbuza, Úhlava and Úslava toward Plzeň. In the city, the Mže and Radbuza form the Berounka, while wooded highlands extend west toward the Bohemian Forest and south toward Šumava. Plzeň is the regional centre and the home of Pilsner Urquell: the beer was first brewed here in 1842 and gave its name to the pilsner style. Its centre is marked by the Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew and the Great Synagogue. Beyond the city, smaller towns, castles and rural roads give the region a distinct western-Bohemian character. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Plzeň Region.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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