The Chapel of St. Anne and the Boží Muka wayside cross give Dolní Lochov a cultural and historical dimension; the Svatá Anna Natural Monument adds a landscape feature with its wooded basalt hill. There is also an annual procession to the chapel. For planning your trip, these offer distinct points of interest: local religious history and a designated natural monument.

Between the valley and the hilltop

Dolní Lochov lies in the valley by the Porák stream. The Chapel of St. Anne stands on a hill above the village, providing a second geographical landmark. Dolní Lochov is also on the southern edge of Český ráj. The valley, elevation, and region describe different scales: the stream defines the village’s setting, the chapel stands above it, and Český ráj provides the broader regional context.

The Chapel of St. Anne and the pilgrimage tradition

František Josef Schlik had the Chapel of St. Anne built. Its location on the hill above the village connects the chapel with the landscape of Dolní Lochov. Another connection is the pilgrimage tradition, which was revived in 2005. A procession to the chapel takes place every year, with a Mass celebrated with musical accompaniment.

The revival in 2005 and the annual procession describe different points in time: the first date refers to the pilgrimage tradition, while the annual reference concerns the procession. If you would like to make this celebration the occasion for your trip, check the event date in advance.

Svatá Anna Natural Monument: basalt hill and trail

The Svatá Anna Natural Monument consists of a basalt hill covered with a mixed hornbeam and oak grove. It lies within the cadastral areas of Dolní Lochov and Ostružno; part of the area is in Dolní Lochov. The basalt formation and woodland give the natural monument a different focus from the chapel and procession.

A route of about 1 km leads from Dolní Lochov to the natural monument. It branches off from the red-marked hiking trail. The approximate length gives a rough indication of the hike. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

The Boží Muka wayside cross and local history

The Boží Muka wayside cross was erected in 1860 at the community’s expense and restored in 2014. The two years mark different events: its construction and a later restoration. František Josef Schlik is associated with the building of the chapel; the construction and restoration of the wayside cross are precisely dated. The two sites thus offer different historical reference points: an attribution in the case of the chapel’s construction and two dated milestones for the wayside cross.

A cultural or landscape focus?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Dolní Lochov, your reason for travelling can help you choose a focus: the chapel and procession represent religious history and an annual event, while the route to Svatá Anna offers a specific landscape hike. Plan your dates accordingly: for the procession, the event date matters; for the route, consider the approximate length and current trail conditions.

Discover more destinations: Vidochov, Kyje, Zelenecká Lhota, Třebnouševes, Jicineves, Židovice, Sekeřice, Kněžnice.

For the broader travel overview: Jičín District.