Hlince on the Berounka – Nature, Cycling and Village Culture

Hlince lies on the left bank of the Berounka in a wooded landscape suitable for hiking, water sports, horse riding and cycling. Cycling routes, a double avenue of small-leaved lime trees, village chapels and a cultural monument are all part of the surrounding area. This makes the village an interesting choice for travellers who want to combine experiences in nature with regional history and a relaxed village atmosphere.

Between the Berounka and the Nature Park

Hlince is part of the Berounka Nature Park. It protects the preserved character of the Berounka Valley, with rock outcrops, adjacent forests, agricultural land and a historic settlement structure. It is precisely this combination that shapes the landscape around the village: it is not just about individual viewpoints, but about a valley where nature, cultivated land and an organically developed settlement can visibly be seen as belonging together.

For you, this means a destination whose appeal can be discovered in different ways. Those who enjoy walking will find a wooded setting; those looking for water-based activities or horse riding encounter the same landscape from a different perspective.

Cycling with Several Route Lengths

A particular highlight for cycling travellers is “Hlineckým rájem”. This is a recurring community cycling tour organised by the Municipality of Hlince and the local volunteer fire brigade on the second Saturday in September. The tour includes cycling routes of approximately 30, 41 and 57 kilometres.

These different distances give the event a clear choice between a shorter and a longer bike ride, without favouring any particular route. If you are planning a stay around an active outing, the second Saturday in September is therefore a particularly notable date in Hlince’s events calendar.

A Lime Tree Avenue as a Landscape Feature

One of the characteristic details is the “Lipová alej republiky”. The double avenue of small-leaved lime trees (Tilia cordata) runs along the road from Hlince to the settlement of Ptyč (Park Berne). It is a distinctive feature.

Village Square, Chapels and Cultural Monument

The village centre and its surroundings also contribute to Hlince’s identity. A 19th-century chapel forms the focal point of Hlince’s village square. Its location makes it a visible part of the village setting, rather than an isolated object set aside from it.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul stands in Dolany near Hlince. Together with the surrounding plots, it is protected as an immovable cultural monument. Pilgrimages to Saints Peter and Paul, concerts and exhibitions are regularly held in the church. In addition to its protected architectural significance, it therefore also has a recurring cultural use.

Another distinctive feature is the reconstructed roadside niche chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows. It received an award on 28 July 2018 at the regional round of the “Golden Brick in the Rural Renewal Programme” competition in Kamenný Újezd. The specific date and award give this small structure its own historical connection within the local cultural landscape.

Choosing Hlince as a Travel Destination

When looking for accommodation in Hlince, you can first consider which focus should define your stay: the wooded landscape on the banks of the Berounka, a cycling tour as part of “Hlineckým rájem”, or the combination of the village square, chapels and ecclesiastical culture. The available information does not portray Hlince as a one-dimensional excursion destination, but as a place with several clearly distinguishable facets.

Further Destinations for Orientation

If you would like to continue your search beyond Hlince, you can also include Ulice, Újezd Nade Mží, Kozolupy, Blatnice, Nýřany, Tis U Blatna, Zbůch and Horní Bělá as part of your wider search.

For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-North District.