Kundratice combines a varied historic village landscape with a marked hiking route to Varhošť. Traces of its cultural heritage can be found in several parts of the village; the hike continues through Kundratice to the wooded basalt mountain and its lookout tower. Those considering a stay can get to know the village from two perspectives: by exploring its preserved architectural history or by following a route that connects Kundratice with the summit.
Architectural history in different parts of the village
At the eastern end of the village square are the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk and a stone cross with a cast-iron corpus of Christ. They bring distinct features to the same square: the chapel on one side, the cross with its figure of Christ on the other. They offer a tangible starting point for a walk through the village’s history, without requiring you to set off on the hike to Varhošť.
Kundratice’s surviving buildings include half-timbered and log structures. These two building styles have distinct architectural forms and complement the stone heritage at the village square. Villa Julia Lippert dates from 1884. An Empire-style forester’s lodge also survives in the upper part of Kundratice, while the lower part is home to former farmsteads with barns. The buildings described here are thus spread across different parts of the village.
Kundratice’s former history as a place to welcome guests is also part of its story. Villa Jindřiška welcomed its first guests in 1867 in the upper part of the village, as a guesthouse with a restaurant, and was also used as a sanatorium. From the mid-19th century, Kundratice developed into a climatic resort. These historic uses give the village a distinct place in time: alongside its surviving buildings is the story of Kundratice as a former destination for excursions.
Hike from Litoměřice to Varhošť
An 8 km hiking route leads from Litoměřice to Varhošť. It runs from the upper railway station along the green-marked route through Miřejovice, Hlinná and Kundratice. In Kundratice, at the junction with the yellow-marked route, the path continues uphill on a road to the saddle below Varhošť and then on to the summit. The directions describe a marked ascent through several named places to the mountain destination. As trail conditions may change, it is advisable to check the current route before setting out.
Varhošť is a wooded basalt mountain, 639 m high, near Kundratice. A lookout tower at the summit offers views of the Bohemian Central Highlands. The course of the Elbe can also be seen from eight points. The view therefore takes in more than the surrounding landscape: the river can also be traced from several points on the lookout tower. This specific number makes the viewpoint a distinctive destination on the hiking route.
Getting around Kundratice
Road III/24719 is also useful for finding your way between the named places. It connects Miřejovice, Hlinná, Kundratice and Čeřeniště. Together with the hiking route described above, it provides a clear framework for choosing a location: Kundratice is part of a road connection between these places and also a stop on the way from Litoměřice to Varhošť. The hiking route continues uphill from Kundratice to the saddle and summit; views of the Bohemian Central Highlands and the Elbe await at the top.
Discover more destinations: Bohušovice Nad Ohří, Velké Žernoseky, Keblice, Libochovany, Brozany Nad Ohří, Siřejovice, Záluží U Roudnice Nad Labem, Újezd.
For the regional travel overview: Litoměřice District.
