The railway line Podmokly - Duchcov leading via J lov was built in 1871. Through the town runs the brook J lovsk potok, rising from the pass Nakl ovsk pr smyk at an elevation of 713 m a.s.l. In 1864 a 33 m high look-out tower, offering a gorgeous view was built on its top. Some of the well-known places and points that can be seen from here aree.g. Sn n k one may hike or cycle all the year to the neighbouring Saxony and visit the village Rosenthal - Bielatal.
Visitors can explore the surrounding area using awhole network of marked paths and trails.