Horní Police brings together sacred Baroque architecture, a château by the river, a stone arch bridge and a marked hiking stage. The pilgrimage complex is one of the important Baroque monuments of northern Bohemia. Horní Police Baroque Château stands on the bank of the Ploučnice, opposite the pilgrimage church. This gives you two distinct focal points to consider when planning your trip: the cultural offerings at the pilgrimage complex and a hike along part of the Výroční stezka.
Culture at the pilgrimage complex
The pilgrimage complex hosts concerts, exhibitions and events for children and adults. If a particular event is important to your trip, a concert or exhibition can help determine your dates; check the specific event dates in advance. This lets you plan around a cultural event rather than basing your visit solely on the Baroque architecture.
Private tours of the pilgrimage complex can be arranged in advance. They include the Baroque church and current exhibitions in the church oratory. If you want to explore these features in particular, arrange your tour before your visit. Unlike choosing an event date, arranging a tour in advance is explicitly part of the planning process.
The château and stone arch bridge
The Baroque château stands on the bank of the Ploučnice, opposite the pilgrimage church. Its large former brewery cellars are still well preserved. This adds a distinct architectural point of interest: while the Baroque church gives the pilgrimage complex a sacred focus, the preserved former brewery cellars are part of the château’s history. The two buildings can thus be viewed as different aspects of the local cultural heritage.
Another historic feature is the stone arch bridge. It dates from 1840 and is a protected technical monument. Benches and lanterns are part of its fittings, and the bridge also offers views of Horní Police. Its construction date and protected status give the structure a clear historical context, while its fittings and views are further specific features of the bridge.
The third stage of the Výroční stezka
The third stage of the Výroční stezka runs from Žandov to Horní Police along a blue-marked hiking trail. It is 24 kilometres long and rated moderate. The distance and difficulty level provide a specific framework for planning the hike. Check the trail markings and local conditions before setting out.
Horní Police therefore offers different ways to plan your visit: the cultural part can be organised around an event date or a tour arranged in advance, while the hiking stage depends on the starting point, distance and difficulty level. If you want to include both, check the event dates as well as trail conditions, and tailor your plans to each activity.
Discover more destinations: Beškov, Jestřebí U České Lípy, Dubá, Skalka U Doks, Sosnová U České Lípy, Noviny Pod Ralskem, Radvanec, Mimoň.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Česká Lípa.
