Discover Hradčany: Horka, Chapel and Cycling Route

Hradčany combines distinctive landscapes, local history and opportunities for active days. The Horka hill is particularly characteristic, forming an important landscape feature that contributes to the character of the village. Other attractions include the Chapel of Saint Anne, visible remains of an earlier fortification and the Sádek recreational area. If you are looking for a hotel in Hradčany, you will find a place where nature, culture and activity can be combined in a manageable way.

Horka: Landscape, Recreation and Sport

Horka rises as a plateau above Hradčany and, as an important landscape feature, is intended for recreation and relaxation. The plateau is also home to the municipality's sports facilities. These include a football pitch and a multipurpose pitch with ancillary facilities, which have been in operation since 1953. Alongside the landscape, this provides dedicated spaces for sporting activities.

Another point of interest is the Sádek recreational area. Today, it features play equipment for younger children as well as a workout course for teenagers. This creates a clear contrast with the village's historical sights: while the chapel and fortification remains offer insights into the past, Sádek is more focused on activity and spending time outdoors.

Chapel, Memorial and Traces of the Past

The Chapel of Saint Anne is the distinctive landmark of Hradčany. Its history demonstrably goes back further than the present building: the existence of a Chapel of Saint Anne is already documented in the first military survey of the country from 1764. The present chapel was built in 1969. Anyone interested in local history can directly connect these two periods.

Other memorials also form part of the cultural landscape. The memorial to the victims of the world wars was ceremonially unveiled on 29 April 1923. Hradčany also has a wayside shrine, known as a Boží muka, whose year of construction is unknown. Fortification embankments and an earthwork remain visible from the former fortification.

Walking and Cycling from Different Starting Points

For walking and cycling trips, the information about Horka and Stráž provides various reference points. The Stráž hill can be easily reached from the substation. Stráž also provides access to the EuroVelo cycling route, which continues towards Kuřim, Brno, Tišnov or Nedvědice. This means that your choice of location can also be based on whether you want to focus on the immediate landscape or a longer cycling connection.

Getting There and Choosing Other Locations

Hradčany belongs to the IDS JMK fare zone and has a bus stop on road II/385. This specific connection complements the excursion destinations with a public transport option, without requiring additional distances to be assumed for orientation.

Babské hody are part of the local traditions. On Saturday, 13 September 2025, a procession in traditional costumes accompanied by the Podhorácká kapela brass band passed through the entire municipality and invited people to a dance event beginning at 8 p.m. in the cultural centre. For your further choice of location, you can also include Ochoz U Brna, Šerkovice, Silůvky, Zastávka, Nelepeč-Žernůvka, Troubsko, Medlov and Babice nad Svitavou in your search.

For the broader travel overview: Brno-Country District.