Pašinka combines climbing with several cultural and historical points of interest. South of the village, a climbing sector stretches along the Polepka; in the village, the fortress, the wayside shrine of the Holy Trinity and the memorial lime tree are the main cultural attractions. For planning, it is worth considering these separately: for climbing, the rock face and number of routes are the main considerations, while the condition, history and accessibility of the cultural sites each play different roles. This will help you decide whether climbing or local history should shape your stay.

Climbing at the Polepka

The Pašinka climbing sector stretches along both banks of the Polepka, also known as Chotouchovský potok, about 700 m south of Pašinka. The two names refer to the same watercourse and help orient visitors to the sector.

The Skála u Kohoutova mlýna sector has an 18 m high rock face with 57 climbing routes. The height of the face and the number of routes offer different points of reference for anyone considering making climbing the focus of their trip. These figures describe both the scale of the rock face and the number of routes.

The Fortress and Wayside Shrine

Pašinka Fortress is listed as number 47073/2–830 in the Central Register of Immovable Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic. What remains of the complex is primarily a three-storey square tower with a Baroque roof covered in wooden shingles. The surviving form and roof design make the tower a distinctive architectural landmark. As of 23 October 2023, the fortress was not accessible; check before travelling to see whether a visit is possible.

The wayside shrine of the Holy Trinity is freely accessible. It was built of rubble stone and probably dates to the early 19th century. This combines a visible architectural feature with a date that should be treated as uncertain. A local legend is associated with the site of the shrine: in 1349, the son of Vladik Vindervein, owner of the local fortress, and the daughter of Vladik Buzek of the Lipanský family are said to have taken their own lives there.

The wayside shrine and the Pašinka memorial lime tree together form a significant landscape feature. The lime tree is protected as part of a cultural monument; its aesthetic appearance, growth and role as a dominant feature of the landscape are all taken into account. Thus, a built monument and a prominent landscape feature complement one another without becoming a single object.

Painting is also part of the village’s cultural history: after 1922, the painter Václav Radimský lived in Pašinka and drew inspiration from Polabí and the Kolín region. The history therefore spans the local legend, the wayside shrine probably built in the early 19th century, and Radimský’s life after 1922.

Polepy Nature Trail

The Polepy Nature Trail was designed for both pedestrians and cyclists. An earlier assessment described it as easy, with almost no elevation changes. This rating refers to an earlier state, so check current trail conditions before setting out.

Plan your stay

When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide on your main focus first: a climbing holiday raises different questions from a cultural and historical trip to the fortress, wayside shrine and sites associated with Radimský. Compare holiday apartments based on their specifically stated locations and check availability for your travel dates. When planning, it is also worth considering the fortress’s access status as reported for a specific date and the current conditions on the nature trail.

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For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.