The Mandava lookout tower, the memorial site on Křížka Hill and the remains of Hradiště offer different ways to explore Sulice: its views, local history and archaeological traces. Whether you would like to discover a striking viewpoint, a place of remembrance or an older fortified site, you can give your stay a particular focus.
Views and a Place of Remembrance
The Mandava lookout tower is about 12 metres high, and 44 steps lead to the viewing platform. These measurements give you a specific indication of the climb. As practical details can change following maintenance work, check them before your visit.
In good visibility, the Křížka viewpoint offers views of Říp, Brdy, the hills of the Central Bohemian Uplands, the Krkonoše Mountains and the Lusatian Mountains. Visibility shapes the visit: a clear view is essential for seeing into the distance, while the Mandava memorial site can also be appreciated for its historical significance.
A monument with a lookout tower was built on Křížka in 1931. The Mandava memorial site on the hill commemorates a large public assembly held there on 29 September 1419. The site thus connects the memory of an event from 1419 with a monument dating from 1931.
On Foot and by Bike
The Mandava memorial site can be reached on foot or by bike and makes a good short stop on a walking or cycling tour. A blue-marked hiking trail runs through Sulice; check the markings on site before following them.
The western branch of the route from Sulice to Kostelec u Křížků is described in a route guide published in 2024 as a fully operational and maintained hiking and cycling trail. Check local conditions before setting out.
Hradiště and Local History
The badly damaged remains of Hradiště lie southeast of the village of Sulice, between two ponds. The fortified site was the seat of a minor landed noble family and dates from the 13th to the 15th century. Its rectangular shape and former moat are among the defining features of the site.
The former moat is now shallow and survives mainly on the south and west sides. Together with the damaged remains, this preservation gives the site its archaeological character: the focus here is on the terrain and surviving traces, not a fully preserved structure.
Sulice Fortress is also one of the village’s historical landmarks; it was first mentioned in 1386. This adds another historical reference to the history of Hradiště without treating the two accounts as referring to a single structure.
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