The island of Šán, route A2 and cycling route 2A of the Labská stezka give Hrobce three concrete points of interest: the Elbe landscape, cycling and local history. When planning a stay, you can decide whether you are more interested in the river and its cycling connection or in historic buildings.
Landscape along the Elbe
The section of the Elbe within Hrobce’s cadastral area is classified as ZW B and flows gently and calmly. The island of Šán near Hrobce is about 1 km long and about 60 m wide at its widest point. This makes it considerably longer than it is wide. Šán is considerably longer than it is wide, while the section of the Elbe is classified as ZW B and flows gently and calmly.
Cycling and route choices
Cycling route A2 follows the Elbe from the south to Hrobce, where it ends. Hrobce also lies on cycling route 2A of the Labská stezka between Roudnice nad Labem and Terezín; it passes through Židovice and Libotenice. A2 ends in Hrobce when approaching from the south, while route 2A places the village between Roudnice nad Labem and Terezín. The Labská cycling route along the Elbe is one of four main cycling routes in the Ústecký kraj. When choosing a route, take note of the reference points given for each one and check the current route conditions before setting out.
Chapel, factory villa and local history
The Baroque chapel in Hrobce has a small bell tower and was built in 1744. It was reconstructed in 2004 after the floods of 2002. The year it was built and its reconstruction mark different stages in the building’s history. The Klement factory villa at Hrobce No. 99/2 is designated as an architecturally valuable building. The chapel is notable for its style and historic building phases, while the factory villa is notable for its architectural classification.
The first mention of Hrobce appears in the so-called foundation charter of the Benedictine monastery in Kladruby. The charter is dated to 1115, but is considered a forgery from the late 12th century. Another mention dates from 1390, when Hrobce is named as part of the archbishop’s estate of Roudnice nad Labem. The charter is dated to 1115 but is considered a forgery from the late 12th century; in 1390, Hrobce is mentioned as part of the archbishop’s estate of Roudnice nad Labem.
Getting there and finding your way
Hrobce railway station is on Czech railway line 090, which connects Prague with Ústí nad Labem and continues on to Germany. If you are considering travelling by train, check the current timetable in advance. Hrobce also lies on the main route between Roudnice nad Labem and Terezín in the direction of Litoměřice and Lovosice.
Discover more destinations: Chotiměř, Vlastislav, Kamýk, Budyně Nad Ohří, Býčkovice, Záluží U Roudnice Nad Labem, Kostomlaty Pod Řípem, Michalovice U Velkých Žernosek
See the broader travel overview: Litoměřice District.
