Mariánské Radčice brings together the history of a pilgrimage site and a walking route whose stops also explore topics related to the municipality and its surroundings. At the pilgrimage complex, the focus is on religious origins and later building history; the Radčický circuit leads visitors to relocated small monuments, the Osek–Mariánské Radčice pilgrimage route and mining, with the help of information panels. There is also a cycling route that connects to another route in Mariánské Radčice and continues as far as Loučná. Pilgrimage history, a themed walking route and cycling therefore offer distinct ways to plan a stay.

Pilgrimage Site and Building History

The origins of the Mariánské Radčice pilgrimage site date back to the 13th century and are linked to the veneration of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Sorrows. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1698. This gives the history a clear timeline: the pilgrimage site's roots lie in the Middle Ages, while construction of the church began at a specific later date.

Abbot Benedikt Littwerich commissioned a new Baroque church, a cloister and a parish for the pilgrimage site; his successor, Hieronymus Besnecker, completed them. The building history therefore encompasses more than just the church and links a clearly named patron with the later completion of the project. Those interested in religious cultural history can explore both the history of veneration and the development of the pilgrimage site in the 17th century.

The pilgrimage complex can be visited Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00, or by prior arrangement. Check the visiting hours before you travel so you can plan this part of your stay accordingly.

The Radčický Circuit and Its Stops

The Radčický circuit is a walking route through the municipality. It starts and ends outside the local inn, “U Davida.” Its information panels cover several topics relating to local history and the surrounding area: one stop provides information about relocated small monuments in Mariánské Radčice and its surroundings, while another covers the history of the Osek–Mariánské Radčice pilgrimage route. The final stop explores the history and present-day state of mining around the town.

The walking route offers a different focus from a visit centered mainly on the pilgrimage complex. The panels lead from individual small monuments to a named pilgrimage route and, finally, to mining history. Those who want to explore the area's themes across several stops will gain a different perspective than they would from the building history alone.

Cycling and Mining History

For those planning a cycling trip, cycling route 3073 is another specific option. In Mariánské Radčice, it connects to cycling route 25 and ends after 6.32 kilometers in Loučná, where it connects to cycling route 231. Unlike the Radčický circuit, which is described as a walking route through the municipality, this route connection continues to a named destination outside the town. Check the current route signage before setting off.

The former Důl Koh-i-noor II lignite mine was also located near Mariánské Radčice. It operated until 2002 and produced more than 52 million tonnes of lignite. Parts of the operating buildings have been protected as historic monuments since 2002. The area's industrial history therefore includes both its former mining operations and the protected status of parts of the buildings. Mining is one of the topics featured at a stop on the Radčický circuit; the former mine provides a separate historical point of interest near the municipality.

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