The late Baroque parish church of St. Margaret and the statue of St. John of Nepomuk are cultural highlights; the Břidlicová stezka educational trail focuses on the history of clay slate mining. The Čermná stream rises on the northeastern edge of Čermná Ve Slezsku, near the railway embankment, at an altitude of 520 metres. The Čermná – důl Potlachový Site of European Importance is a regionally significant hibernation area for barbastelle bats. When planning your trip, you can weigh cultural history, activity on a themed educational trail, and nature-related interests separately.

St. Margaret and the statue of St. John of Nepomuk

The late Baroque parish church of St. Margaret stands in the central part of Čermná Ve Slezsku. It was built in 1792 and restored in 1855. The dates mark distinct periods in its history: construction was followed by a later restoration. These two specific dates provide a way to place the church’s development in context.

The statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands in front of the church. It dates from 1853 and is a protected cultural monument. Its year of creation is just two years before the church’s restoration. The statue and the church building thus represent two distinct historical points of reference: a protected work of art and the construction and restoration history of a late Baroque parish church.

Břidlicová stezka: the history of clay slate along the way

You can join the Břidlicová stezka educational trail at the Čermná Ve Slezsku railway stop. The route is suitable for walkers and cyclists. The history of clay slate mining is presented along the route, making it a recurring theme throughout the trail. Unlike the church, the focus here is not on construction dates but on the history of mining. Čermná Ve Slezsku therefore offers two distinct ways to explore the past: through architecture and through a theme presented along an educational trail.

Starting at the railway stop gives you a specific landmark for planning your visit. Check access to the trail locally before visiting. You can explore the trail on foot or by bicycle.

The stream and nature

The Čermná stream rises on the northeastern edge of Čermná Ve Slezsku, near the railway embankment, at an altitude of 520 metres.

The Čermná – důl Potlachový Site of European Importance is a regionally significant hibernation area for barbastelle bats. It was designated at the site of a former slate quarry. Here, the focus is on the area’s seasonal importance to a particular bat species. A local notice dated 4 March 2021 prohibited entry to the cave at Čermná – důl Potlachový. Before considering a visit, check locally which rules are currently in force.

Plan your journey and accommodation

Čermná Ve Slezsku railway station is on line 276 between Suchdol nad Odrou and Budišov nad Budišovkou. If you are planning to travel by train, check the current timetable in advance. When choosing accommodation, you can match your travel dates to the focus you are looking for: St. Margaret and the statue represent cultural history, while Břidlicová stezka explores clay slate mining.

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