Lipská hora is a 689-metre-high, partly forested phonolite mountain near the settlement of Lipá. Nature and village history offer different points of interest in Lipá: the mountain is home to protected rocky, scree and forest habitats, while the village square and ecclesiastical buildings tell of different periods. You can explore the natural surroundings and local history as separate topics or focus on either one during your stay.
Rocky and forest habitats at Lipská hora
The Lipská hora Nature Reserve protects phonolite rocks and scree slopes. Protected habitats include scree forests, thermophilous oak forests, and vegetation on rocks and scree slopes. This reveals a range of habitat types: forest communities sit alongside habitats on rocky and stony ground. The imposing, slab-jointed rocks at the summit provide a habitat for the protected plants bearberry and grey pink. Slab-jointed means that the rocks are divided into slabs.
Route to the summit
An unmarked path branches off to the summit of Lipská hora at the highest point of the red-marked trail between Medvědice and Lhota. This change from a marked route to an unmarked path is the key landmark for planning your route.
Village history and church
The first written mention of Lipá dates from 1352. The village square has a layout typical of the period around the turn of the 14th century. The written record and the shape of the square offer two distinct ways to explore local history: its early mention in writing and the characteristic layout of the village square.
The Church of St. Bartholomew is a branch church of the Sutom parish. It dates from 1363, was originally Gothic, and was remodelled in the Late Baroque style in 1788. The building thus shows both its Gothic origins and a later remodelling. The church is not open to visitors, and regular services are not held there.
The church ensemble includes a bell tower. The bell, dating from 1576, bears Czech inscriptions and is currently kept in storage. As storage arrangements may change, check the current status before visiting. At a crossroads in Lipá stands the relief pedestal of a Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk. The statue itself is damaged and is kept in storage. Lipá’s cemetery is enclosed by a perimeter wall.
Getting to Lipá
Lipá can be reached via the I/15 road from Podsedice or Třebenice, and via the I/8 from Režný Újezd or Velemín. Public transport connections to Lipá from Lovosice operate on weekdays only. If you plan to travel by public transport, check the timetable in advance and plan your travel day around this weekday-only service.
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