Vyskeř combines sacred architecture with a distinctive landscape destination: the basalt hill of Vyskeř. A Stations of the Cross trail leads from the local church to its summit. Other attractions include the Pekařova brána rock formation and the Vyskeř Trails, each offering its own focus on nature and activities. To help plan your trip, consider a simple question: would you mainly like to explore architectural history, make the route to the summit your main focus, or choose rocks and nature as a separate theme?

Chapel and church: two architectural highlights

The Chapel of St Anne was built in the second half of the 17th century by the nobility of Hrubá Skála and was added to the list of cultural monuments in 1963. It is open to visitors seasonally; check accessibility before your trip. The construction date and the chapel’s later listing as a cultural monument mark two different points in history. Another architectural highlight is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie), a monumental Neo-Romanesque building with a nave, a side aisle and three altars. When visiting sacred architecture, you can compare the chapel’s historical context with the church’s architectural style and layout. The chapel is notable for its building history and its listing as a cultural monument, while the church stands out for its style, layout and altars.

Stations of the Cross to the summit of Vyskeř

The basalt hill of Vyskeř rises to 464 metres above sea level. The Stations of the Cross lead from the local church to its summit. They consist of 14 small sandstone pillars with moulded tops and metal crosses. The pillars give the route a recurring architectural form and offer a tangible detail to look out for along the way, alongside the destination itself. The route links a clearly defined starting point and endpoint with a series of small architectural features. If you would like to take in both culture and landscape, this route brings architectural details and a summit destination together.

Rock formation and protected nature

The Pekařova brána rock formation offers a different focus for activities. It can be climbed via four climbing routes, and stairs provide access to the top of the rock formation. The climbing routes and stair access describe different aspects of this destination, which you can take into account when planning your outing. The Vyskeř Trails pass through nature in a protected landscape area. In contrast with the churches and the Stations of the Cross, the focus there is on landscape and nature. Alongside the cultural attractions, you can therefore also find activities with their own focus on nature and outdoor pursuits.

Getting there and seasonal planning

Tourist bus route 392 serves Vyskeř. In the 2026 season, it operates as a bicycle bus, with limited capacity for carrying bicycles. Check the timetable for your travel date before setting out. If you plan to bring a bicycle, take the limited capacity into account. The timetable and bicycle transport are two practical details you can consider before your trip.

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