Peralec: Cultural Traces and Protected Landscapes

Perálec reveals its distinctive character where local history and protected landscapes meet. The central landmark is the listed Church of St John the Baptist with its cemetery. In the centre, in front of the municipal office, a memorial also commemorates the victims of the Second World War. It was unveiled on 6 July 1947 and gives the townscape a clear historical reference.

Cultural traces in the village

The church with its cemetery is an obvious starting point for experiencing Perálec as a place shaped by history. Another local feature is located above Zádušní rybník: the cross there has been maintained by local residents since 2021. Together with the memorial in front of the municipal office, this creates several small points of interest where you can discover the history and present-day commitment of the village side by side.

Železné hory and special natural attractions

The municipal area of Perálec belongs to the Železné hory region and the Sečská vrchovina subregion. The surrounding area is fully protected for groundwater. For planning your excursions, the location offers various landscape directions: to the northeast lies the protected recreational area of Maštale with sandstone rocks. To the west is Šilingův důl, a registered site under state nature conservation. Mount Jarošov lies in the vicinity of Perálec. The Macháčkův kopec hill [Perálec] is located in the immediate vicinity of Perálec.

North of Perálec lies the protected natural monument Pivnická rokle. The sandstone canyon is characterised by a ravine that is only 60 centimetres wide in some places. The narrow ravine defines the character of this natural monument. For excursion planning, it complements the sandstone rocks in the protected recreational area of Maštale with a narrow rock formation. Depending on your focus, local culture, rock landscapes or protected areas may be the deciding factor when planning your trip.

Cycling on the Polanská stezka

There is also a clearly defined point of reference for active exploration: the Polanská stezka begins and ends in Perálec and is a 24.3-kilometre circular cycle route. Starting and finishing in the same place makes orientation easier when planning, while the stated length provides a specific framework for the cycling tour you want to take. The route can therefore be considered as a focus in its own right alongside the historical and natural discoveries.

The right location for your trip

When looking for accommodation, you can first decide whether local history or the protected landscapes should be the focus. If you mainly want to explore the church, cemetery, memorial and cross, base your stay in Perálec. For a trip focused on nature or cycling, it is worth including the relevant destinations and the Polanská stezka in your personal choice of location.

If you would like to discover other destinations on this portal, you can also find Dřenice, Zderaz, Stolany, Bor U Skutce, Skuteč-Borek, Chrudim, Řestoky and Prachovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.