Nová Huť, Mountain hermitage in Svor, Czech Republic.
Nová Huť (Svor) is a hermitage situated on a mountain meadow within the Lusatian Mountains, positioned between the sources of the Kamenice River and the Rousínovský stream. The site lies open to the surrounding ridges and peaks that define this woodland region.
A glass factory was founded around 1750 at this remote location after another facility closed. The site was later abandoned and eventually repurposed as a spiritual center.
The site carries marks of its past as a glass factory that later became a spiritual retreat. Visitors can observe how industrial and religious purposes have shaped the landscape here.
The hermitage is accessible via hiking trails that connect it to nearby mountains. Visitors should come prepared for mountain conditions, as the weather can change quickly at higher elevations.
A historical cross stands where the former Hegerhaus once was, marking the connection between the site's industrial past and spiritual purpose. This monument reveals how the character of the place has fundamentally shifted over centuries.
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