On Chmelná’s village square stands a chapel with a small bell tower; the Svatováclavský spring rises in the forest. Other reasons to visit include an official cycling excursion, a seasonal ski slope and a cross-country ski trail prepared in January 2024. You can give different weight to the village landmark, nature destination, cycling and winter sports depending on the time of year and your interests. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Chmelná, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on during your stay.

Village Square and Forest Spring

The chapel stands on the village square and has a small bell tower. A statue of a kneeling girl stands at the Svatováclavský spring, which rises in a quiet spot in the forest. The two landmarks are quite different: a building on the village square on the one hand, and a named spring with a statue on the other. From Křemže, the route goes through Chmelná and then uphill to the Svatováclavský spring. If you plan to take this route, bear in mind that the climb is part of the way. For cyclists, the official “Chmelenská hospoda” excursion offers another specific point of interest: it passes the spring. The route from Křemže makes the climb a planning detail, while the cycling excursion follows a route that passes the spring.

Seasonal Conditions for Winter Sports

The ski slope in Chmelná is suitable for beginners, intermediate skiers and children. It operates seasonally, so check operating conditions before you travel. A 5.5 km cross-country ski trail was prepared in the ski slope area in January 2024; whether it is currently groomed depends on snow conditions. Downhill skiing and cross-country skiing are different types of winter sport and involve different planning considerations: for the ski slope, the season and suitability are relevant, while the trail also depends on snow conditions. If you are planning a winter stay, consider these conditions separately for each activity.

Forest Landscape on a Larger Scale

Another nature destination is the Blanský les Protected Landscape Area. Natural forest communities have been preserved there across large areas. This is on a different scale from the Svatováclavský spring: the spring is a specific place with a statue, while Blanský les is known for its extensive areas of preserved forest communities. If you are comparing nature-related themes for your trip, one is a single named place and the other is a forest landscape that extends across large areas. Forest communities are natural plant communities whose composition characterises a type of forest; the term therefore refers to the vegetation preserved in the protected area.

Choose Your Travel Season and Focus

When choosing a trip, you can decide first on the time of year and then on your main interest. For winter sports, seasonal operation of the ski slope and snow conditions go hand in hand; for a nature- or culture-focused stay, the chapel, spring or preserved forest communities offer different points of interest.

For the broader travel overview: Krems.