Discover Biskupice

Biskupice combines prehistoric traces, Baroque sacred buildings, and a distinctive excursion route to create a destination with many historical points of interest. Directly above the village lies Hradisko Hrubé kolo: the prehistoric site forms an elongated ellipse measuring 80 by 90 meters and is characterized by a surrounding ditch. Anyone wishing to combine culture, landscape, and regional history during a stay in Biskupice will already find a variety of facets in the immediate surroundings.

History Surrounding the Castle and Church

Biskupice Castle was built between 1713 and 1716 on the site of an older fortress that had previously fallen into disrepair. Another historical focal point is the late Baroque Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It replaced an older church building and was consecrated in September 1776. Inside, it has four altars containing relics of saints, including John of Nepomuk and Wenceslaus.

Smaller monuments also add to the character of the village. The restored statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands in the village square near the fire station. The statue of Saint Florian dates from around 1726. Next to the municipal office, a monument approximately six meters high commemorates the victims of the First World War. Four plaques list those who fell and those who died as a result of their injuries; in the upper section, a male figure symbolizes the struggle for freedom.

The history of Biskupice also includes the manorial brewery, which was connected to the former fortress and brewed beer until 1870. By contrast, only minor wall remnants of Plankenberk Castle remain today. Together, these sites show how differently the past can be preserved in a village: as a castle, church, memorial, statue, or barely visible trace.

Stream, Forest, and a Marked Route

The Biskupický stream flows through Biskupice and joins the Jevíčka approximately one kilometer west of the village. The stream is 5.25 kilometers long; more than half of its catchment area is forested. Within the cadastral area of Biskupice, Kamenná hora is the highest point, at 550 meters above sea level.

For planning a hike or day trip, the blue-marked route from Jaroměřice to Biskupice is described particularly clearly. It connects the Calvary of Jaroměřice with the ruins of Plankenberk Castle, leads to the site of the prehistoric Hradisko Hrubé kolo, and continues to Biskupice. The blue-marked route to Biskupice covers 7.9 kilometers. This makes it possible to combine the historical sequence of the destinations with a defined distance, rather than viewing the individual stops merely as independent attractions.

Regional Tradition

The Biskupické Kaléšek slivovitz festival adds a culinary and regional touch. In 2025, the festival reached its 27th edition. For travel planning, it complements the historical sites with a living tradition.

For additional orientation at the local level, you can also discover Bohuňov, Gruna, Koruna, Hartmanice U Poličky, Svitavy, Tržek, Koclířov, and Radiměř.

For the higher-level travel overview: Svitavy District.