Doubice lies in the Děčín District, at the edge of the transition between the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland National Park. The village brings together notable examples of North Bohemian folk architecture and hiking and cycling trails in the surrounding area. This gives you two main themes to consider when planning your visit: Doubice’s historic buildings and excursions to Tokáň or the Kyjov Valley. Spravedlnost, a wooded basalt hill south of the village, adds another feature to the landscape. Depending on your interests, you can focus your stay more on architectural history or on trails in the surrounding area.

Trails and Scenery Around Doubice

Spravedlnost lies one kilometre south of Doubice and reaches an elevation of 533 metres. The wooded basalt hill in the Lusatian Mountains is also known as Irrichtberg and Soudňák. A viewing platform with a railing and bench stands on the rocky summit; the summit area is also protected as the Spravedlnost Nature Reserve. Its elevation, rocky summit and protected status make the hill a distinctive landscape destination in the area.

From Doubice, Tokáň can be reached via the yellow-marked hiking trail or the “První brána” (“First Gate”) cycle route, number 3076. Along the yellow hiking trail, pictures have been placed on notable trees; they were acquired and installed by the administration of Bohemian Switzerland National Park. When choosing between the two routes, you can take your preferred mode of travel into account; the pictures on the trees are a distinctive feature of the hiking trail. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

A green-marked hiking trail leads from Doubice into the Kyjov Valley. The valley has a comfortable footpath and a cycle path on a paved road that is also suitable for pushchairs. The surface and the cycle path’s expressly stated suitability for pushchairs are practical points to consider when choosing between these options; the footpath is described as comfortable. This makes it easy to distinguish between the two according to the type of route that matters for your plans.

Timber-framed Houses and Historic Buildings

The old timber-framed houses in Doubice are considered outstanding examples of North Bohemian folk architecture. They give the village a distinctive architectural focus and complement the local trails with a cultural and historical theme. The Chapel of the Holy Trinity stands southwest of Doubice. It was built in the first half of the 18th century in the Baroque style.

The parish church of the Roman Catholic Parish of Doubice also brings together history and architecture: it was built between 1811 and 1814, is Late Baroque in style and features Neoclassical elements. It has been a protected immovable cultural monument since 1958. The Baroque chapel, dating from the first half of the 18th century, can thus be compared with the later church, whose style combines Late Baroque and Neoclassical features. Together with the timber-framed houses, these buildings offer different ways to explore the architectural history of the village.

Museum and Local History

Doubice Museum opened to the public on 26 October 2014 as a municipal museum, with exhibits and documents relating to the village’s history. It complements the historic buildings with a collection of local records and artefacts. If you plan to visit the museum, check current visitor information in advance, as public access arrangements can change.

Historically, the museum was housed in the premises of the former Imperial-Royal Post Office, in the former “Gasthaus zur Post” inn. The original building dates from 1845 and was used half as an inn and half as a post office. The history of the building thus connects two former functions, while the museum’s exhibits and documents offer a glimpse into Doubice’s history.

Discover more destinations: Dobrná, Jiříkov, Velký Šenov, Dolní Podluží, Kámen, Rybniště, Rynartice, Kyjov.

For the overview of the wider area: Děčín District.