Černá Hora – History, Stations of the Cross and Brewing Tradition

Černá Hora combines striking religious buildings, castle history, a Stations of the Cross on Paseka Hill and a brewing tradition documented in historical records. Those looking not only for a place to stay but also for an excursion destination in Moravia with plenty to tell will find several different points of interest here: historic architecture, paths through park-like surroundings, sightseeing opportunities and connections to surrounding towns.

Churches and chapels on Paseka Hill

An important starting point for the history of the town is the parish church “Kostel farní sv. Vavřince”. It was built between 1707 and 1710 on the site of a Gothic chapel. The church did not receive its tower until 1840–1842. These two construction phases make the visit interesting even for families who want to view historic buildings not only in terms of their age but also their development.

At the summit of Paseka Hill stands the Kaple sv. Rodiny. The chapel was built in 1726 at the expense of the clergyman Augustin Kavánek from Černá Hora and restored as a castle chapel in 1837. Architecturally, it is a centralized building: an octagonal outer shell encloses an oval interior covered by a dome. This clearly distinguishes the chapel from the parish church and provides a separate cultural highlight within a walk.

The Stations of the Cross were built in 1864 on the northeastern slope of Paseka. Today, the 14 stations run along the northeastern slope of the hill and lead up to the Kaple sv. Rodiny at the summit. This makes it possible to discover a historic structure not in isolation but as a route with a clear destination. For planning a day, this offers a different experience from a short visit to a church: the Stations of the Cross connect the individual stations with the ascent to the chapel.

Castle History and Park-Like Surroundings

The Černohorský zámek was first documented as a castle in 1279. Hansen later remodeled the New Castle in the Neo-Renaissance style; by 1862, the conversion was complete except for the tower. The castle is also associated with a specific historical event: on July 13, 1866, important negotiations took place there concerning the terms of an armistice between Austrian representatives and the Prussian side. The participants included King Wilhelm I, General Moltke and Chancellor Bismarck.

As part of the remodeling of the Černohorský zámek, Paseka Hill and the area around Oborský rybník were extensively landscaped in a park-like style. This included new roads and paths, rows of trees and terraces around the castle. Those wishing to divide their stay between culture and activity can therefore combine the history of the castle with an exploration of these landscaped surroundings without focusing exclusively on the interiors.

Brewing Tradition and Local Discoveries

The local food and drink culture is also part of the history of Černá Hora. Beer from Černá Hora was consumed at a Templar ceremony documented on July 16, 1298. Traditional brewing methods are used at Pivovar Černá Hora. Brewery tours can be booked with at least one week’s advance notice. Those wishing to include this part of the town in their plans should therefore not wait until the same day to arrange their visit spontaneously.

Another stop is the Muzeum pivovarnictví. It is located in the cellar of the Sladovna Hotel and complements the brewery tour with a place dedicated to the history of brewing. When looking for accommodation in Černá Hora, you can therefore choose between focusing on churches and the castle, taking a walk to the chapel or exploring the brewing tradition, without reducing the town’s themes to a single attraction.

Getting There and Other Destinations

Černá Hora has bus connections to Královo Pole, Lomnice, Boskovice, Kunštát, Blansko and Moravská Třebová. This information is particularly relevant when choosing accommodation if you would like to include other places in addition to Černá Hora without relying exclusively on traveling by car. You should select specific excursion destinations according to the combination of history, walking, brewing and regional exploration you want.

For further searches, you can also include Jedovnice, Ráječko, Chrudichromy, Bukovinka, Kotvrdovice, Rozsíčka, Lhota U Lysic and Závist.

For the main travel overview: Okres Blansko.