Lázně Toušeň combines a history of peat-based spa treatments with cycling routes and a crossing over the Elbe. It is also home to a Neo-Gothic chapel and archaeological remains on the eastern edge of the town. Several themes therefore come together in one destination: spa treatments, routes and historic traces. When choosing a destination, it may be important whether you are primarily interested in the development of peat treatments, marked routes or architectural history. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can also start by deciding what you want to get out of your trip.
A history of spa treatments with peat
The Slatinné lázně Toušeň were founded in 1868 by Jan Králík at an iron-rich spring. Peat packs and peat baths were added to the range of treatments in 1889. They are still considered the most important treatment there and are administered in practically the same way. The founding and the introduction of peat treatments thus mark distinct stages in the history of the spa: 1868 marks the establishment of the baths, and 1889 the introduction of peat treatments. For travellers looking for a destination with a clear spa focus, Lázně Toušeň combines a historic founding with a treatment tradition that remains important today.
Cycling and hiking routes along the Elbe
Lázně Toušeň lies at the intersection of cycling routes 241 and 0019; some maps also identify route 0019 as 7019. The long-distance cycling route 241 crosses the Elbe here via a foot and cycle bridge. As route numbers and surfaces may change, it is advisable to check the local signs before setting off.
A blue-marked hiking trail connects Královice (Brandýs) (3 km), Čelákovice (3 km), Káraný via the footbridge (1.5 km) and Brandýs n/L (5 km). A yellow-marked trail crosses the Elbe via the footbridge to Káraný (1.5 km), then continues via sv. Václav (5.5 km) to Lysá nad Labem (11 km). Both trails list Káraný at 1.5 km; the yellow route also includes sv. Václav and Lysá nad Labem. This makes it easy to compare the listed destinations and distances for the two marked trails.
The chapel and archaeological traces
The Neo-Gothic Chapel of Saint Florian was built in 1823 on the site of a wooden bell tower. The archaeological remains of Hradiště Na Hradišti offer a different historical perspective. They lie on a low promontory on the eastern edge of the town, above a former branch of the Elbe; a ditch bounds the site on its eastern side. A dated building and archaeological remains thus sit side by side in a specific landscape setting. Those interested in local history will find two distinct topics here: the architectural history of the chapel and the location of the former settlement site.
Getting there and planning your stay
Lázně Toušeň can be reached by train with a transfer in Čelákovice. Bus services run to the town from the Prague metro stations Černý Most or Vysočanská, with a transfer in Brandýs nad Labem. The transfer points therefore differ depending on the mode of transport: Čelákovice is listed for the train connection, and Brandýs nad Labem for the bus services. Check the timetables before travelling and factor in the relevant transfer when planning your journey. When looking for accommodation, you can first decide whether the spa history, the routes or the historic traces will be the main focus of your stay.
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