Discover Úherčice

Úherčice combine a cycle route with fortress history, sacred architecture and a recurring competition.

Through Úherčice on Cycle Route 4208

Cycle Route 4208 passes through Úherčice. The route connects Heřmanův Městec with Vápenný Podol and gives the town a specific connection to cycling. Anyone wishing to combine an active exploration with local history will find a route and several local destinations in Úherčice. The two endpoints give the route a clear direction. Cycle Route 4208 provides the geographical framework for exploring the town, without presenting the fortress site, the chapel or the competition in the same way. The route represents the course, while Rozpakov, the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the Úherčický sekáč each have their own themes.

The route is designed as a connection between destinations, unlike the local sites. While the path connects Úherčice with Heřmanův Městec and Vápenný Podol, Rozpakov and the chapel each focus on a specific historical site or an individual building. The competition complements these permanent destinations with a recurring event whose venue remains in Úherčice.

Rozpakov: Fortress History in Archaeological Traces

The local history includes the Rozpakov fortress site. Archaeological traces can be found there. Rozpakov Fortress was founded towards the end of the 14th century and fell in 1520. Its remains lie on a rocky promontory surrounded by two streams. For visitors who want to experience history not only through dates but also through the shape of a landscape, Rozpakov is particularly vivid.

Úherčice is also home to a hexagonal Chapel of the Virgin Mary. The chapel is a sacred building connected with the local history. Its six sides give the building a clearly recognisable geometric form, while its dedication to the Virgin Mary identifies its religious connection. The chapel therefore differs in appearance from Rozpakov: here, the focus is on a single sacred building, while there it is on a fortress site with archaeological traces and historical development. Thus, alongside local history, this building's distinctive architectural form is also central.

The Úherčický sekáč as a Recurring Competition

The Úherčický sekáč is a regularly held competition in manually mowing a meadow in Úherčice. Mowers from various parts of the Czech Republic regularly take part. The competition therefore has a participant base extending beyond the town, while its venue remains in Úherčice. The 2026 edition was the 11th annual edition and is therefore part of a recurring series. Unlike Rozpakov or the chapel, the focus here is not a building but an activity being carried out. For visitors wishing to discover regional events and local traditions, the Úherčický sekáč offers a distinct occasion alongside the cycle route, fortress site and chapel.

If you would like to compare further places in this selection, you can also find Skalice, Vitanov, Dřenice, Trhová Kamenice, Tisovec, Zaječice, Jeníkov and Tuněchody.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Chrudim.