Hurka – Chapel, Cycling Route and Poodří

Hurka combines a long local history with a distinctive cultural landmark, cycle paths and landscape connections. The first reliable written record of Hůrka dates from 1383. At the same time, specific discoveries range from the Chapel of St. Anne along the stream and through Horecký les forest to an easy cycling route through the village.

Culture and history in Hůrka

The recognised cultural landmark in Hůrka is the Chapel of St. Anne. It stands in the centre of Hůrka near House No. 8. The brick building from 1851 documents the continuation of Baroque architectural forms in the rural setting of the 19th century. The chapel therefore offers a specific starting point for anyone who wants to learn about local history not only through dates, but also at a preserved historic building.

Stream, forest and Poodří

A stream flows through Hůrka that is called Vlčnovka in its upper reaches and Bernatický potok in its lower reaches, and is also known as Teplá. Horecký les forest extends across part of the Hůrka area. Another geographical connection is provided by the municipality of Jeseník nad Odrou, to which Hůrka belongs: it lies in the southwestern part of the Poodří Protected Landscape Area. In the surroundings of the village, landscape areas meet a diverse local history.

Cycling with specific route points

The Kolem Jeseníku cycling route passes through Hůrka. One of its special features is an illustrated dictionary of the Moravian-Silesian dialect by Radek Leskovjan. The dictionary connects the cycling tour with Moravian-Silesian linguistic culture. The easy 17.5-kilometre Cycling Route No. 503 Odersko offers an independent orientation. It runs from Starý Jičín via Hůrka and Jeseník nad Odrou. If you are looking for a manageable distance for a trip, the easy 17.5-kilometre route provides a clear framework. The sequence of places from Starý Jičín via Hůrka to Jeseník nad Odrou connects several stops in one continuous route.

Local life and further experiences

Hůrka has a swimming pool with a restaurant and a hostel. The restaurant at the swimming pool is called FA STARS. In addition, the Hůrka Local Settlement Committee organises numerous cultural and social events every year together with local associations. The annual events complement the culture and landscape with social life in the local district. The local district of Hůrka offers suitable conditions for gliding.

The combination of the chapel, local history, stream, forest, cycling routes and events makes Hurka a destination that can be explored through several themes. When choosing a place to stay, you can therefore consider whether your focus should be on culture, a specific cycling tour, landscape connections or local events.

Other places in this overview

Further entries can be found at Kujavy, Bartošovice, Hostašovice, Slatina U Bílovce, Tichá, Trnávka, Ženklava and Jakubčovice Nad Odrou.

For the higher-level travel overview: Nový Jičín District.