Chlum – Cycling Route, Landscape and Chapel

Chlum between Cycling Route and Landscape

Chlum combines cycling with natural and cultural attractions, allowing you to create a variety of day plans. Cycling Route 0004, “Vlašim–Zruč nad Sázavou,” runs through Chlum and is also known as the “Velké Středočeské Kolo.” Anyone wishing to explore the Czech Republic by bike will find a designated route right in the village. Cycling complements the natural and cultural attractions with an active way to experience Chlum and its surroundings at your own pace. There are also opportunities to enjoy nature, explore local history and share activities with children.

Nature Around Chlum

The central Posázaví region lies near Chlum and is highly popular for recreational activities. The Blaník Protected Landscape Area is also nearby. These two landscapes offer different aspects of a stay: Posázaví is associated with relaxation, while the Blaník protected area adds a protected landscape with regional significance. Those who wish to focus on peace and quiet or on the landscape of the protected area can consider these themes separately or combine them during one stay. The thematic scope thus ranges from relaxation to engaging with a protected landscape.

To the west of Chlum, the conspicuous Javornická hůra, rising to 583 m above sea level, shapes the surrounding landscape. The Kalamajka lookout tower stands on this elevation. It is freely open to the public; access is provided after borrowing a key. The combination of a striking elevation and a viewpoint adds a specific destination to the landscape. A visit therefore includes not only Javornická hůra but also borrowing the key as part of the day’s planning.

A Chapel with Its Own History

The chapel in Chlum is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. Holy Mass is celebrated there on the third Sunday of every month. This regular monthly date gives the religious building a recurring cultural connection. The building’s history also includes the fact that the old chapel in Chlum was replaced by a new chapel in 2006. The chapel therefore combines a religious site, a regular event and a clearly dated change in the village’s recent history.

Playground and Bus Connections

The playground in Chlum offers children and young people opportunities for play and sports activities. It complements the natural and cultural attractions with a place specifically intended for younger visitors. This also gives shared days involving different interests a specific point of reference in the village.

A current timetable is available for the Vlašim–Chlum–Zruč nad Sázavou bus route. Another current timetable is available for the Vlašim–Javorník–Trhový Štěpánov bus route. These two connections complement the information about getting around Chlum with public transport options. Those wishing to consider different means of transport when planning their regional trip can therefore keep two specific bus routes in mind in addition to the cycling route. Cycling, landscape attractions, the chapel and the playground can thus be considered as different themes of a stay.

Other Places to Compare

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Chlum, you can also take a look at Teplysovice, Snět, Vojkov, Dunice, Ratměřice, Lipiny U Radosovic, Vracovice and Stranný.

For the overarching travel overview: Benešov District.