Hornosín offers two distinct points of interest for a stay: the history of the Chapel of Saint Florian and a yellow-marked hiking route that passes through the village on the connection between Hvožďany and Blatná. A local legend adds an account of a former settlement to the village’s history. When planning your visit, you can first decide whether to focus on architectural and local history or outdoor activities.

Chapel and local history

The Chapel of Saint Florian was built in 1860 and completely renovated in 1933. The chapel has a bell that was funded by a public collection and consecrated in 2001. The dates show the chronology: the building was followed by a complete renovation, and the bell was consecrated later. Those interested in local architectural and cultural history will find concrete points of interest here in both the development of a building and the story of a publicly funded bell.

According to legend, an earlier settlement of Hornosín stood on the road between Lnáře and Bělčice. The Hussites are said to have plundered and burned it down; afterwards, it was moved to a less conspicuous location. This account should be understood as a local legend. It adds a different perspective on the village to the dated history of the chapel: the focus is not a building but the relocation of a settlement. When exploring Hornosín’s history, you will encounter both specific dates and a story passed down through local tradition.

Hiking and cycling

A yellow-marked hiking route passes through Hornosín on the connection between Hvožďany and Blatná. The village is therefore on a hiking route between these two places. A cycling tour in the Blatensko area reaches Hornosín after following the foot of Kněžská hora along a farm track between a forest and a cereal field. The descriptions provide different points of reference: for the hike, the yellow markings and the connection between Hvožďany and Blatná are key; for the cycling tour, it is the section at the foot of Kněžská hora and the farm track. You can distinguish between the two activities according to the type of route you want to include in your plans.

Pilgrimage and refreshments

The pilgrimage of Saint Florian was held in Hornosín in 2015 on the second Saturday in May. The programme at the time included a gathering of local residents and friends of the village, as well as a traditional procession to the maypole. This historic date brings together the pilgrimage, a gathering and a festive procession. A local pub can be visited on several days of the week. If you want to plan a stop there, check the specific opening hours before your visit.

Getting there and accommodation

Hornosín is away from the main road routes. Take this location into account when planning your journey if you choose the village as your accommodation destination. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide on the focus of your stay: the chapel and its history, the hiking route between Hvožďany and Blatná, or the cycling tour along the farm track.

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