Dílce: Memorial Sites of the Battle of Jičín

Heavy fighting during the Battle of Jičín, two memorial sites and paths through the village shape Dílce. The Dílecký potok, the Valcha pond to the northeast and a sports field for recreation add to its character. Dílce can therefore be explored through both its history and its specific places and routes.

Dílce at a glance

• On 29 June 1866, heavy fighting took place in Dílce during the Battle of Jičín.
• A monument to Saxon Captain Sube and other fallen Saxon soldiers stands within the cadastral area of Dílce.
• The monument on Klokanovo Field near Dílce includes a mass grave of Austrian soldiers; it was restored in August and September 2024.
• The 30-kilometre educational trail about the Battle of Jičín begins in the centre of Jičín.
• The Naučná stezka Bitva u Jičína and a green-marked tourist route pass through Dílce.
• The Dílecký potok flows through Dílce; the Valcha pond lies northeast of the village.

Memorial Sites of the Battle of Jičín

On 29 June 1866, heavy fighting took place in Dílce during the Battle of Jičín. Within the cadastral area of Dílce stands a monument to Saxon Captain Sube and other Saxon soldiers who fell in the battle. The monument on Klokanovo Field near Dílce includes a mass grave of Austrian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Jičín on the same day. The two memorial sites have different points of emphasis: one commemorates the named captain and the fallen Saxon soldiers, while the other marks the mass grave of Austrian soldiers. The monument on Klokanovo Field was restored in August and September 2024.

The Educational Trail and Routes Through Dílce

The 30-kilometre educational trail about the Battle of Jičín begins at the Coronation Fountain on Wallenstein Square in central Jičín. It leads through the battlefields. Its stops explain specific events at each location, events in the surrounding villages, and the equipment, weapons and strategies of both sides. Information boards at the stops include information in English. The trail thus combines a clearly specified starting point and length with the historical context of its stops.

In Dílce itself, the Naučná stezka Bitva u Jičína passes through the village. A green-marked tourist route also runs through Dílce. The information about the trail therefore differs according to location: it starts in the centre of Jičín, while the two route references concern Dílce. These details are more useful for finding your way between the history of the battle and local paths than a single, undifferentiated route description.

Landscape and Recreation in Dílce

The Dílecký potok flows through Dílce; the Valcha pond lies northeast of the village. The two bodies of water are described in relation to the village in different ways: the stream runs through Dílce, while the pond is located to its northeast. Dílce also has a sports field for recreational use. A local stream, a pond to the northeast and a place for recreation therefore complement the historical points of interest. These details help you understand Dílce not only through its history of the battle, but also through its specific location and local recreational facilities.

Accommodation in Dílce

Prostřední Mlýn is accommodation in Dílce. If you would like to include an overnight stay in the village in your travel plans, you can consider it a specific starting point for your search. Check current availability directly with the provider.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dílce

Where does the educational trail about the Battle of Jičín begin?

The 30-kilometre educational trail begins at the Coronation Fountain on Wallenstein Square in central Jičín.

For the main travel overview: Okres Jičín.