Discover Olovnice: Mill, Chapel and Cycle Routes

Olovnice combines local history, a stream flowing through the village and cycle routes into a clear travel picture. At the center is the Olovnice mill, the oldest building in the village. This historical focus is complemented by the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, the Josef Jungmann monument and a railway stop on the Kralupy nad Vltavou–Velvary line.

The Mill as the Oldest Point of Interest

The mill bears the year 1561 and a stone plaque with the coat of arms of the Zejdlic family. It depicts three carp arranged one above the other. A commemorative plaque at the mill recalls that the Czech physician MUDr. Erazim Vlasák was born there in 1863. This brings together architectural, family and personal history in one place. The visible details offer you a concrete connection to the village’s past, even if you want to get to know Olovnice through more than just its sights.

Josef Jungmann and Orientation within the Village

The monument to Josef Jungmann is registered as a cultural monument under number 553. It was restored in 1993 by the academic sculptor Petr Váňa. Its location provides a concrete point of orientation in the village: the monument stands on the road leading from Olovnice’s central intersection to the railway station.

The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk

The original square Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, with a small bell tower, dated from 1751. A replacement chapel was built in 1992 in its original form at a new location in the center of Olovnice. The bell is also part of this history: it was recast in the workshop of the Dytrych family in Brodek u Přerova. The chapel thus brings together several periods, from the original structure to its later construction in the village center.

Water, Cycle Routes and Arrival

Olovnice is also specifically described as a destination for cyclists: the Knovízský stream flows through the village, and Olovnice has two cycle routes. They are used by local residents and cyclists from the region. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider cycling as a separate travel aspect alongside the cultural and historical sights. Olovnice also has a railway stop on the Kralupy nad Vltavou–Velvary line.

Another Trace of the Village’s History

The brewery is also part of Olovnice’s history. Brewery operations ceased in 1950. This information adds a chapter from the village’s former economic history and complements the architectural and commemorative traces around the mill, chapel and monument.

When choosing accommodation, you can consider Olovnice according to your focus: Would you like to combine local history with the mill, chapel and monument, or include cycling in your travel plans? The documented local sights and the two cycle routes offer different starting points, without requiring you to limit yourself to just one way of discovering the village.

More Places for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to visit other places besides Olovnice, you can find Řepín, Zlosyn, Ovčáry U Dřís, Všetaty, Tuhaň, Hořín, Nosálov and Nelahozeves here.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Mělník.