A gently rolling landscape, an exceptional natural feature and traces of several centuries shape Miskovice. The municipality extends from the edge of the Polabí Lowlands at 270 metres above sea level to the Vysoká viewpoint hill at 450 metres. When planning your visit, it helps to distinguish between the different highlights: views and landscapes, protected nature, architectural and local history, or a route on foot or by bike.
Views and Landscapes on Vysoká
The observation tower on Vysoká is 38 metres high. Its viewing platform is 25 metres above the ground and can be reached by climbing 144 steps. From the top, the panoramic view stretches across the surrounding forests, fields and villages. As visitor arrangements may change, it is advisable to check current access information before your visit.
The wooded summit is also home to the ruins known as Belveder, the remains of a hermitage with the Chapel of St John the Baptist, dating from 1697. In May 1958, the ruins were entered in the central register of immovable cultural monuments of the Czech Republic. Vysoká thus brings together two different attractions on the same hill: the broad views from the tower and a historic building at the summit.
Natural Highlights
The Rybníček u Hořan National Natural Monument is the only natural site in the Czech Republic where the endangered dense waterweed (Groenlandia densa) is found. Visitors are asked to observe clear precautions: entering the water and picking plants are discouraged, and fish farming is prohibited there. If you are interested in the natural monument, take these rules into account when planning your visit.
The Miskovice pseudodolines are another feature of the landscape. They lie 0.5 to 1 kilometre north of Miskovice and preserve the last remaining pseudokarst features in this area. The surroundings therefore offer two distinct natural highlights: the unusual plant habitat at Rybníček and the geological formations of the pseudodolines.
Buildings and Local History
The fortress in Miskovice has a Renaissance core dating from the late 16th century; some original Renaissance window surrounds have been preserved. Near Bylany, the Feldekův Water Mill complex includes the mill building, a statue of St John of Nepomuk, farm buildings, a barn and a stone perimeter wall. These two sites offer tangible points of interest for travellers interested in architectural history, although the buildings are not from the same period or of the same type.
The spring of St Adalbert lies between Bylany and Přítoky. It is enclosed by a brick structure with a statue and fed by a 180-metre-long flooded tunnel. In the past, the spring supplied all 16 of Kutná Hora’s wells, as well as numerous townhouses. This historic role in the water supply should be distinguished from the site’s appearance today.
Another reminder of the region’s working history is the surviving lime kiln, located about 50 metres north of the road between Mezholezy and Bylany. As a technical monument, it is connected with the region’s long tradition of limestone quarrying and lime production. The Neolithic settlement at Bylany is significant for prehistory. Today, however, there are no visible traces of the prehistoric settlement on the ground at the archaeological site; bear this in mind if you expect to see visible wall remains.
Walking and Cycling Routes
The southern circular route of the Stříbrná stezka educational trail is an easy, 9.5-kilometre route suitable for families with children. The CKH7 cycling route runs from Miskovice via Na Obci to Škvárovna and follows a KČT route marked in green. Its stated length is 33.1 kilometres, with a possible deviation of ±5 per cent. Between Mezholezy and Miskovice, the route includes a steep descent on a narrow road; take this section into account when planning your route.
The two options differ not only in length but also in how you travel: the circular route is a hiking option, while CKH7 is a cycling route with a specifically identified challenging section. Which one suits your stay better therefore depends first on whether you want to travel on foot or by bike. Conditions on the hiking route may change, so check them before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Slavošov, Chotusice, Zbraslavice, Paběnice, Sudějov, Vrdy, Podveky, Onomyšl.
For the broader travel overview: Kutná Hora District.
