Explore Ratenice on foot and learn about the municipality’s history, or follow a cycling route through the town. The “Marobudovi v patách” nature trail is a circular route; KČT cycling route 0125 runs from Pečky via Ratenice to Vrbová Lhota. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider whether you would prefer to discover Ratenice on a walking route or as part of a cycling route.
On foot: nature trail and local history
The “Marobudovi v patách” nature trail is a 3.5-kilometre circular route that begins and ends in the centre of Ratenice. It is classified as easy, has no elevation change and can be walked year-round. Its subject matter covers the history and present-day life of the municipality. This brings together a clearly defined circular route and a local theme, while the distance and elevation profile also provide practical guidance for the walk.
Cycling through Ratenice
KČT cycling route 0125 runs from Pečky via Ratenice to Vrbová Lhota. It therefore passes through the town and continues between the two places mentioned. A cycling connection in Ratenice was built in 2013 as a 1,046-metre paved path alongside a Class III road. Route conditions may change, as may the surface condition of the path that was built. Since the nature trail’s seasonal suitability may also vary, it is advisable to check the current conditions before setting out.
Cultural monument and first-hand accounts
The Church of St James the Greater has been listed in the Czech Central Register of Cultural Monuments since 1976. The virtual Ratenice Ecomuseum preserves accounts from eyewitnesses. The two attractions offer different ways to explore local history: the church is notable for its protected-monument status, while the ecomuseum preserves personal testimonies. Together with the nature trail, which also covers the municipality’s present-day life, they provide a thematic look at historic heritage, memory and the community’s life today.
Activities from different dates
The announcement dated 2 December 2025 for “Ratenická okýnka II” described a stamp card to guide participants through the activity. It was available at the library or could be printed at home. On 26 July 2025, a Restaurant Day was held at the sports ground in Ratenice. Participants could open one-day improvised restaurants and serve friends or passers-by. The date and location relate to this past event; the Restaurant Day format described gave participants the opportunity to create their own restaurant for a day.
Which type of route suits your plans?
To choose, you can compare the start, destination and route: the nature trail begins and ends in the town centre, while the KČT route runs from Pečky via Ratenice to Vrbová Lhota. This lets you choose between a loop that starts and finishes in town and a cycling route on which Ratenice lies between two other named places. Cultural themes, the nature trail and the activities described offer different points of interest for your stay.
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