before i forget some addresses from the last trip through west-bohemia:

pension kladská, north of mariánské lázne. nice rooms with a view over some ponds, quiet place, perfect food and wine. the first time we visited a place twice, which means something.

near by, in tepla, they restore an old abbey. maybe worth a stay next time. for sure i wanna see that library.

some times the yellow streets in this area change into trails, but i always would give it a try. (don't talk with the driver.) 210 is pretty ok and leads through nice landscapes.

pilsen is worth a visit. from there you have an easy going street without too much traffic to germany, even on working days: e27 to most, 13 to 8 and cross the border at altenberg. if you come from passau, it's an alternative worth to consider if you are in a hurry. on the way you pass by castles, churches and reštaurácia rudolf.

Im Kloster Tepl habe ich 1993 oder 1994 fotografiert. Die Sowjetarmee hat den Laden gut heruntergewohnt. Dem Stift gehörte früher Marienbad. Das merkte man auch den zerstörten Räumlichkeiten noch an.