The Borůvka observation tower near Hluboká is 18.5 metres high; Pivnice Gorge offers a very different kind of discovery. There is also a memorial in the centre of the village and a chapel. Together, these points of interest range from a landscape shaped by geology to a place of remembrance. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Hluboká, these themes can shape the character of your trip. The paths and roads provide additional orientation: the Všivická Trail passes through Hluboká, while road III/30532 connects the village with Luže and Perálec. The gorge and tower represent the landscape and a structure; the memorial and chapel add local history and religion to this perspective.
Pivnice: Gorge and landscape
Pivnice Gorge lies between Hluboká and Zderaz, south of the settlement of Dolany. As a natural monument, it protects a narrow gorge cut into marl and soft sandstone. Its features include rock tunnels, a cave, overhangs and erosion formations. Those interested in geology and landforms will find a clear focus here. Access is important for planning: on 25 August 2026, the municipality listed Pivnice Gorge as closed due to dangerous landslides. Check the current status before planning a visit.
Paths and geographical orientation
The Všivická Trail runs from Střítež through Hluboká to Kutřín. Road III/30532, by contrast, connects Luže, Hluboká and Perálec. The distinction is useful for orientation: the trail gives a sequence of starting and destination points, while the road names three connected places. This lets you situate Hluboká either along the route or in relation to the road connection.
Borůvka observation tower
The Borůvka observation tower near Hluboká opened to the public on 4 June 2005. It is 18.5 metres high. The measurement describes the structure, while the date places its public opening in the past. If you plan to visit Borůvka, check access in advance. This keeps the historical details and the practical question of whether you can visit on your travel dates clearly separate.
Remembrance and chapel
The memorial to those killed in the First World War stands in the centre of Hluboká. It was erected in 1924; the names of 17 soldiers who did not return from the war are engraved on it. The year and the inscription reveal two aspects of the memorial: its erection and the named remembrance of the fallen. Hluboká is also home to the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, Apostles, in the cadastral area of Hluboká u Skutče. Its name can be rendered as the Chapel of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. In this way, remembrance of fallen soldiers and the religious association with the apostles stand alongside one another as distinct cultural themes.
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For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.
