Býchory: Wetland and Local History

Býchory can be explored through two distinct themes: an extensive wetland with spring hollows and ponds, and tangible traces of local history. Horskýsfeld, Homole hillfort and the Church of St. Bartholomew offer further cultural points of interest for your trip.

Býchory at a glance

• The Mokřadní prameniště u Býchor wetland comprises man-made spring hollows around the source of the Potok od Jelena stream.
• There are two ponds along its main course.
• In 1865, František Horský had a new manor house built next to Veith Castle and named it Horskýsfeld.
• The New Castle Horskýsfeld in Býchory is registered as a cultural monument under number 15554/2–3120.
• Homole hillfort is listed under number 19830/2–3421 in the central register of immovable cultural monuments in the Czech Republic.
• Regular services are not held at the Church of St. Bartholomew.
• The route to Homole hill first follows a yellow-marked hiking trail, then an unmarked forest path.

A wetland with its own character

Mokřadní prameniště u Býchor is more than a single spring: it is an extensive wetland with a complex of man-made spring hollows around the source of the Potok od Jelena stream. There are two ponds along its main course. The source and spring hollows on the one hand, and the ponds along the stream on the other, give the natural area a clear structure. For nature enthusiasts, this specific combination of a spring area and flowing water is a reason to appreciate Býchory for more than its historic sites.

Horskýsfeld: Construction date and monument status

The year 1865 is tied to a specific building project at Horskýsfeld: František Horský had a new manor house built next to Veith Castle and named it Horskýsfeld. The New Castle Horskýsfeld in Býchory is listed under number 15554/2–3120 in the central register of immovable cultural monuments in the Czech Republic. The building's history and its listing provide different points of reference: 1865 marks the construction of the manor house, while the registration number identifies the castle's listing. This makes it possible to connect the history of the place to a named building and a specific year.

Homole: Cultural monument and route

Homole hillfort is also listed as an immovable cultural monument, under number 19830/2–3421. A grave from the Middle Bronze Age and early medieval pottery have been documented at the hillfort. The finds point to different periods; together with its listing, they give Homole a distinct archaeological dimension alongside the later building history of Horskýsfeld.

From Býchory, a yellow-marked hiking trail leads to the Homole–hájovna trail junction; from there, the route continues along an unmarked forest path. For orientation, there are two distinct sections: the marked trail ends at the junction, and the unmarked forest path continues beyond it. As route descriptions can change, check the route before setting out.

The Church of St. Bartholomew and cultural events

The Church of St. Bartholomew is used for cultural events, concerts, weddings and funeral services; religious ceremonies are held occasionally, but regular services are not. Its use therefore differs from that of a church with regular services. If you are interested in a particular concert or event, check its date before your trip.

Nature or history as a reason to visit

When looking for hotels in Býchory, you can first decide which of these interests will shape your trip and make your choice accordingly.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Býchory

Are regular services held at the Church of St. Bartholomew?

No. In addition to occasional religious ceremonies, the church is used for cultural events, concerts, weddings and funeral services; regular services are not held there.

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