The ruins of Petrohrad Castle stand on a wooded rocky promontory above the municipality of Petrohrad. Together with the Chapel of All Saints, Petrohradský Park and Háj Petra Bezruče, the area offers different ways to enjoy a stay: history, architecture, walks and nature. For planning, it is helpful to distinguish between the trails leading to the chapel or through the park, while the castle and the climbing crags each offer a focus of their own.

Castle, Chapel and Views

The castle’s history is attributed with some caution: Petr of Janovice is said to have built it in the late 14th century. The chapel tells a different story. Count Heřman Černín of Chudenice had it built on “Zámecký vrch” as a lasting memorial to his rescue. Its architectural model was the ancient Maria Rotunda, or the Roman Pantheon. This reference to ancient architecture also makes the chapel interesting to visitors who want to consider the architectural idea behind a building as well as local history.

The chapel is in the old part of Petrohrad. The stone-edged Cesta českých svatých forest path leads to it and continues as a hiking trail. The Cesta českých svatých educational trail runs from Petrohrad through Háj Petra Bezruče to the summit, where the chapel stands. Check the local waymarking if you would like to follow the educational trail.

From the viewpoint by the chapel, you can see across the Ústecký, Karlovarský, Plzeňský and Středočeský regions. These four regions give the viewpoint a broad regional outlook; a visit combines chapel architecture with views spanning several regions. The chapel is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. from April to September. As opening hours are seasonal, check them again before travelling.

Walks in the Park and Háj Petra Bezruče

Petrohradský Park was created in the late 18th century by Jan Rudolf Černín. Walking routes in the park are marked with tourist signs and freely accessible, so you can plan your own circuit. Stezka zdraví (Health Trail) comprises three marked circuits of varying lengths and difficulty. These include a measured 500-metre route and a two-kilometre circuit for recreational runners. This gives you the option of choosing a shorter route or a longer circuit specifically intended for recreational runners. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out.

Háj Petra Bezruče also offers a connection with nature: granite outcrops can be reached by a walkable tourist trail. The grove is home to habitats and species of wood-dwelling insects, particularly the beetle Osmoderma barnabita. Geology and insect life add a landscape-focused perspective on Petrohrad to its cultural attractions.

Climbing in Petrohrad

Petrohradské skály is a popular destination for climbers, and bouldering guides are available there. If you are interested in climbing, check current conditions before your visit.

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