The development of cycling tourism in the Karlovy Vary Region should be significantly supported by the creation of bike trails. One of the longest trails is the one along the river Ohře, crossing the entire region from its border with Germany in the west to the Ústí nad Labem Region in the east. Some sections of this trail that in the end should cross the best part of the region, are already built and functioning: namely, from Germany (Waldsassen) to Cheb, from Královské Poříčí to Loket and from Loket to the Svatošské skály (the Svatoš Rocks); and some parts through the city of Karlovy Vary. The region also has a dense system of marked cycling trails for example near the town of Aš, in the area surrounding Cheb and Mariánské Lázně, in the Krušné hory (the Ore Mountains) and in the Slavkovský les (the Slavkov Forest).
Website: www.kr-karlovarsky.cz/Cyklo
This project consists in a number of activities and it was created mainly thanks to the interest of the boating public. Its aim is the support and development of watercraft activities and water tourism on the Ohře River and its tributaries. The main points of focus are the support for the boating men, the navigability of the river, marketing support, availability of information, warnings against dangerous weirs, but also for social life along the river. The river Ohře has its own celebration called Day of the Ohře that takes place on the last Saturday in July. In 2006, a special “Water route” was created along the navigable part of the river Ohře, with informational trilingual signs. This project is unique in the whole Czech Republic.
Website: www.poohri.cz
Since July 1st, 2004, the Karlovy Vary Region is the owner of the Karlovy Vary International Civil Airport. From the first half of the year 2006, the Region together with the operator of the airport – the Letiště Karlovy Vary, s.r.o Company embarked on an extensive modernization of the airport. The modernization will be divided into three stages. Its main goal is to reach the required technical parameters for the take-off and landing runway, forof the safety lighting system and forof the terminals that are common for airports with similar regional importance in the EU. At the same time, air traffic safety is expected to increase.
The first stage of the modernization of the airport took place from 11/2005 to 6/2006. The reconstruction hasof the RWY increased its load-bearing capacity and decreased the altitude differences in its east section of the RWY. By these measures, the conditions required by air travel regulations for the use of the runway during significant deteriorations of the visibility were satisfied. This also enables the use of modern types of airplanes with the highest take-off weight (e.g. the Airbus A-321). The improved altitude differences also contributed to a higher safety during approach and landing. Another important effect is that in case of a future widening or lengthening of the runway, there will be no modifications needed for this part of the newly-reconstructed RWY.
This stage was carried out in the 1st half of the year 2006. It consisted in the building of a new approach system of flashing lights and in the complete reconstruction of the entire energetic support system of the airport. The RWY 29 CAT I ICAO light system was installed, enabling landings during significantly worse weather conditions than in the past.
website: www.airport-k-vary.cz
website: stavby.karlovarska.net
The road system of the Karlovy Vary Region is currently being modernized and reconstructed to improve its quality and to reflect the current territorial needs for traffic infrastructure.
Section: Road through Karlovy Vary
website: http://www.rsd.cz
website: http://www.ksusk.cz
This phase of the third stage of the modernization of the airport contained inner modifications to the existing check-in hall with reference to satisfying the requirements of the Schengen Agreement that became valid in the Czech Republic. The reconstruction of the existing check-in building commenced in May 2007 and it was completed in March 2008. Thanks to this reconstruction, the Karlovy Vary Airport can perform the check-in for the passengers travelling to Schengen countries in accordance with Schengen regulations. Also, as a part of this modification, a connecting corridor was added that will be used during the preparations for Phase 2 (completing the new check-in hall). Modifications of this building that were realized as a part of this phase of the project also, included the construction of new restrooms for the passengers. The construction was financed mainly from the budget of the Karlovy Vary Region and a contribution of about 18,044,000.- CZK (about 34 %) will be sent to the Karlovy Vary Region from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. This project will enable the Karlovy Vary Airport to maintain its status of a civil international airport.
Website: www.airport-k-vary.cz