Chodovlice lies on the edge of the Bohemian Central Highlands, between the castle ruins of Košťálov and Hazmburk. Alongside this distinctive landscape setting, three different themes shape the town: the history of a watermill, the Chapel of St Bartholomew, and the memory of Josef Věnceslav Vlasák, who was born in Chodovlice. These themes offer different ways to plan your stay: you can focus on the history of technical construction, local biographies, or a specific hiking route.

Lucký Mill: Baroque Building and Milling Technology

Lucký Mill lies in the southwest of the Litoměřice District, between Chodovlice and Úpohlavy. The former watermill has a Baroque building that preserves technical equipment dating mostly from the early 20th century. Baroque architecture and more recent milling technology therefore stand side by side at the same site. Today, it is home to the only functioning waterwheel in the Litoměřice District. The waterwheel adds a technical dimension to the town’s history. The mill can therefore be understood both through its architectural history and its preserved technical equipment.

Chapel of St Bartholomew

The Chapel of St Bartholomew is located in Chodovlice. Its history is associated with a specific structural change: in 1822, it replaced a cross with a bell tower. This connection differs from the history of the mill, which focuses on the building and its technical equipment. Regular services are not held in the chapel. If you are planning to attend a service on a particular date, check for current information.

Josef Věnceslav Vlasák and His Birthplace

Josef Věnceslav Vlasák was born in Chodovlice on 14 April 1802. A memorial plaque was installed on his birthplace at No. 14 in Chodovlice. Vlasák published the youth magazine “Bibliothéka mládeže.” These connections complement one another: the house and plaque anchor his origins in the town, while the magazine points to his publishing work. For those interested in literary history, this offers a personal story alongside the architectural history, tied to a birthplace and a specific publication.

Hiking the Třebenice–Libochovice Route

The Třebenice–Libochovice hiking route passes through Chodovlice and continues to Lucký Mill. It is 12 kilometres long and of moderate difficulty. Unlike the individual cultural monuments, this route puts a trail at the centre, linking the town and the mill site along its course. Its length and difficulty provide specific points to consider when planning. The moderate rating offers an initial guide; also assess the route in light of your own fitness. Trail conditions can vary, so it is a good idea to check the latest conditions before setting out.

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For the broader travel overview: Litoměřice District.