Hop aboard a Unique Steam Train Journey on the Kolešovka Line this Holiday – Fun Ideas to Ditch the Dullness!
Do you recall the hop-picking work parties? Hand-picking hops into baskets belongs to the past, just like the era of traditional steam trains. Nevertheless, the local railway on the Krupá–Kolešovice route takes you on a trip down memory lane as it travels through a variety of hop fields. This train also makes its way through the village of Kněževes, which used to serve as a central hub for thousands of hop-pickers. In this village, you’ll also discover an exhibition featuring historic railway vehicles.
The Kolešovka line, measuring about 12 km, has been operational since 1883. It was mainly used for transporting goods like sugar beets, coal, and hops. During the hop harvest season, special trains consisting of around 15 large passenger carriages pulled by two steam locomotives carried thousands of hop-pickers to the primary centers of hop cultivation—Kněževes and Kolešovice.
Enjoy a cycling trip along the Kolešovka line
There is a delightful flat cycling route that runs along the Kolešovka railway line, as well as field and forest paths. You can easily identify this cycle path by the train symbols on yellow signs. It’s perfect for families with children, allowing you to travel by train to one destination and ride your bike back.
You can begin your journey from Lužná u Rakovníka, cycling along the path to Lišany and then through the forest to Chrášťany. From there, getting to Kněževes is straightforward, and then you can continue on Kroková Street to reach Kolešovice. The train will operate on 18 July and 22 August 2026.
