At the entrance tower of Tuchoraz Castle, a memorial plaque bears the year 1477. This gives the place a specific historical reference point, alongside Gothic architecture, other village landmarks and the Šemberské trails in the municipal forests near Český Brod. This highlights different areas of interest for planning your trip: architectural history and cycling.
The castle and late Gothic architecture
The surviving remains of Tuchoraz Castle are considered an exceptionally valuable monument of Czech Gothic architecture. Another architectural feature is the farm building at Tuchoraz Farm: it is a unique late Gothic structure. Its portals and small windows have a series of carefully carved surrounds. Those interested in architectural forms will find, alongside the castle remains, a distinctive feature on the farm building.
The castle’s entrance tower and cellar are accessible by prior arrangement with the owners of the monument. Arrange access with the owners before your visit.
Village landmarks with their own dates
There are also clearly dated structures away from the castle. A folk-style bell column from 1845 stands in the village square. The niche chapel of the Virgin Mary dates from 1903. On the road from Tuchoraz to Zahrady is the wayside chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, a column shrine from 2003. The dates range from 1845 to 2003, making it possible to compare when these different village landmarks were built.
Šemberské trails and getting there
The Šemberské trails are located just beyond Tuchoraz, in the municipal forests near Český Brod. They currently include three downhill routes of varying difficulty and one ascent route; their total length is 4–5 km. The stated difficulty levels distinguish the downhill routes, while the total length gives the combined extent of the routes.
The Šemberské trails base in Tuchoraz includes a bicycle rental service. Check its availability before travelling. The trails can be reached by bicycle or train, and these options are preferred. As trail conditions may change seasonally, check the official website for the latest information and any changes to the route configuration before setting out.
Seasonal products locally and in the region
The Sady Tuchoraz factory shop is located in the village square, right next to the inn. Depending on the seasonal selection, you may find apples, apple cider, honey, and seasonal fruit and vegetables. The range may change with the season; check which products are currently available before your visit.
On a broader regional scale, the Středočeská fruit trail runs along well-maintained orchards. At places along the trail, especially in autumn, you can sample fruit, cider or dried fruit from local growers. Whether tastings are available depends on the individual producer and the date.
Discover more destinations: Křečhoř, Rostoklaty, Veltruby, Zásmuky, Poříčany, Horní Kruty, Vitice, Němčice
For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.
