In Polevsko, trails and winter sports meet a distinctive history of glassmaking and architecture. In summer, the surrounding area offers numerous hiking and cycling routes; in winter, downhill skiing and cross-country ski trails are also available. The town also has several points of cultural and historical interest, including church architecture, folk architecture and the glass trade. You can choose the focus of your trip according to the season and your interests.
Summer Trails and a Cycling Route
The Stezka za polevskými obry (Trail of the Polevsko Giants) passes remarkable trees and follows paths around Polevský vrch. Along the trail, the restored Obřà židle (Giant Chair) offers views of the Polevsko area. The named trail thus links several specific landmarks: trees, paths around Polevský vrch and a spot overlooking the surrounding countryside.
There are also numerous cycling routes in the surrounding area in summer. A cycling tour to the Sloup Rock Castle is listed as 36 kilometres long and passes via Panská skála and Polevsko before continuing to Nový Bor. This specific distance provides a useful reference when planning a cycling tour; the wider choice of cycling routes in the surrounding area is another part of the summer offering.
Winter at the Ski Resort and on the Trails
In winter, the Polevsko ski resort is open for downhill skiing. There are also numerous groomed cross-country ski trails in the surrounding area. SKI Polevsko organises races and maintains the cross-country trails in the surrounding area during winter. Different types of winter sport are therefore available side by side: the ski resort for downhill skiing and the groomed trails for cross-country skiing.
Parking is available at the Polevsko ski resort and along the access road. As parking arrangements may change, it is worth checking the current options before setting out.
Glass Trade, Church and Folk Architecture
Polevsko lies within the Lužické hory Protected Landscape Area. In the town centre is a group of two-storey log houses forming a cohesive ensemble that illustrates local folk architecture. It offers a different perspective on the town’s history from the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, which was built in the early 18th century.
The church was built in 1717–1718 to designs by Petr Pavel Columbani in the High Baroque style. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
In 1683, the glassmakers of Polevsko were granted guild privileges. By the end of the 17th century, Polevsko was one of the early centres of the glass trade. These historical milestones point to the importance of glass in the town; the church and the ensemble of log houses, meanwhile, reveal different aspects of its architectural history.
When to Visit and Finding Accommodation
If you are looking for a hotel for your trip to Polevsko, first decide what you would like to focus on: summer trails, winter activities, or the history of architecture and the glass trade.
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