Chodovlice between castle ruins, a chapel and Lucký Mill

Chodovlice lies on the edge of the Bohemian Uplands between the castle ruins of Košťálov and Hazmburk. The village therefore combines a distinctive landscape setting with traces of cultural history that can be discovered at a former water mill, a chapel and through the story of a person born there.

Landscape between two castle ruins

The location between Košťálov and Hazmburk gives Chodovlice a clear historical framework. Both structures have been preserved as castle ruins and, together with the edge of the Bohemian Uplands, form defining spatial reference points for the village. Those planning a trip to Chodovlice can therefore view their stay through the lens of landscape and history, rather than planning only a visit to a single excursion destination.

Lucký Mill: Water mill with preserved equipment

Lucký Mill lies in the southwest of the Litoměřice District between Chodovlice and Úpohlavy. Lucký Mill is a former water mill whose Baroque building preserves technical equipment dating predominantly from the early 20th century. Today, Lucký Mill has the only functioning water wheel in the Litoměřice District. The mill therefore offers a particularly tangible insight into the region’s technological history.

Chapel and the memory of Josef Věnceslav Vlasák

The Chapel of Saint Bartholomew is located in Chodovlice. In 1822, it replaced a cross with a bell frame. Regular services are not held in the chapel; this information forms part of the building’s present-day context while also preserving a view of its history.

Another memorial leads to Josef Věnceslav Vlasák: A commemorative plaque was installed on his birthplace at Chodovlice No. 14. Vlasák was born in Chodovlice on 14 April 1802 and published the youth magazine “Bibliothéka mládeže”. In this way, the local history adds a literary and personal trace to the visible buildings.

Hiking route through Chodovlice

The Třebenice–Libochovice hiking route passes through Chodovlice and continues to Lucký Mill. It is 12 kilometres long and moderately difficult. Its length and moderate difficulty make it a tour with its own time and physical demands. The route extends beyond the village to Lucký Mill and therefore differs from a visit focused on the chapel, castle ruins or the Vlasák memorial. It thus combines physical activity with a specific destination, while the cultural and historical sites provide distinct points of interest. Chodovlice is also documented in the context of regional cycling: The village is listed in the documentation for the regional cycle route CT 3124 (Úštěcká) on map sheet 10.

Chodovlice as a place to stay

When looking for a hotel in Chodovlice, you can base your decision on the experiences you want: The castle ruins, chapel and Vlasák memorial represent cultural history, while the hiking route creates an active connection to Lucký Mill. Chodovlice is therefore suitable as a base for a trip where landscape, local history and physical activity jointly shape the day’s itinerary. Depending on your focus, your stay can be shaped more around cultural history or physical activity. The 12-kilometre hiking route and the individual local points of interest offer different ways to experience Chodovlice and its surroundings.

Other destinations in the wider area

For further orientation, you can find Křešice, Dobříň, Vrbice U Roudnice Nad Labem, Velké Žernoseky, Žitenice, Pohorice, Děčany and Malíč here.

For the wider travel overview: Litoměřice District.