Kladruby U Vlašimi: Chapel, History and Routes

Discover Kladruby U Vlašimi through two specific themes: the building history around the village green and the designated routes near Rehabilitační ústav Kladruby. The chapel, a cross, and an inscribed stone mark different points in history; the routes offer a clearly specified distance option. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether you are mainly interested in local history, a walk, or the connection to Prague.

The Chapel and Its Historical Traces

The chapel dedicated to St. Wenceslas stands on the village green in Kladruby. It was built in 1895 on the site of an older chapel. A cross dating from 1887 and a stone bearing the years 1405–2005 stand right beside it. The dates can be matched to the respective objects: 1895 marks the construction of the chapel, 1887 belongs to the cross, and the sequence of years appears on the stone. Several distinct historical points of reference are thus presented side by side without being conflated into a single construction date. The older chapel was the predecessor building on the site of today’s chapel.

Another historical trace leads to the foot of Kladrubská hůra, also known as Kostelík. A wooden church dedicated to Jan Hus once stood there. It was dismantled in 1627, and only the name of the hill remains. This part of the local history is therefore associated with a former building, not with a surviving church. The name passed down through the years links the hill’s present-day name with its past and adds a story of its own to the historical dates on the village green.

Wheelchair Routes and Walks

One route with a specific distance is the red wheelchair route “Okolo Rehabilitačního ústavu”: it is listed in Kladruby u Vlašimi as 4.6 km long. The wheelchair routes of the Klubu českých turistů run through the grounds of Rehabilitační ústav Kladruby and the surrounding area. They can also be used for walks with a stroller. This makes it possible to plan a walk as a focus of your trip in its own right. Before setting out, check the current conditions, the surface, and the route signage.

Travel by Bus Route 402

Since August 2, 2026, direct bus route 402 has connected the “Kladruby, rehab. ústav” stop with Prague several times a day, including on weekends. This offers a specific public transport connection for travelers who want to combine Prague and Kladruby U Vlašimi. Timetables may change, so check the details for your travel date before planning your journey.

If you are looking for a hotel in Kladruby U Vlašimi, first consider what you want to focus on during your stay: the chapel and local history, a walk along the named route, or the bus connection to Prague. A culturally focused stay has a different emphasis from an outing on the route or a onward journey by bus.

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