Polní Chrčice: Hiking, Nature and Local History

Polní Chrčice offers several ways to explore during a stay: a blue-marked long-distance hiking trail passes through the village, Kozí hůra is known for its protected habitats, and viewpoints add to the nature theme. There is also a chapel, local history and event dates. For your planning, it helps to distinguish between the route, landscape destinations and events throughout the year.

Hiking and Views

A blue-marked long-distance hiking trail passes through Polní Chrčice, running from Kolín toward Žehuň and Městec Králové. If you plan to follow this trail, check the current markings before setting out. The place names indicate the direction; the trail markings provide a specific point of reference for planning your hike.

The viewpoints also have different features: the hill of Kostelík near Polní Chrčice offers a beautiful view over the landscape. The Pod Strání observation tower is an eight-metre-tall steel-and-wood tower with 25 steps; from there, the view extends mainly to the south and west. At Kostelík, the landscape view is the main attraction, while at Pod Strání you can also consider the height, construction and viewing direction. Access conditions at the tower may change; check them before your visit.

Kozí hůra Nature Monument

The Kozí hůra Nature Monument extends across the cadastral areas of Polní Chrčice, Choťovice and Žehuň. It protects a mosaic of broad-leaved dry grasslands, oak-hornbeam forests and old acidophilous oak forests. The protected area therefore includes dry grasslands and various types of oak forest. For nature enthusiasts, this composition is a distinct highlight alongside the hiking trail and viewpoints: the habitats named here define the character of what is protected.

Local History and Events

Local history can be traced through an early written date and a specific building. The first reliably documented written mention of Polní Chrčice dates from 1361. The Chapel of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary is a small Neo-Baroque chapel dating from 1899. The biography of the painter and artist Alva Hajn, who was born in Polní Chrčice, is another point of interest. These touchpoints appeal to different interests: historical context, architecture or a person associated with the village.

Two events are worth considering when planning a trip by season. The Polnochrčická Neckiáda takes place on the last Saturday in July each year. In September, fishing competitions associated with the church consecration festival are among the events in Polní Chrčice. The Neckiáda is scheduled for a specific day of the week in the month, while the competitions take place in September. If you would like to plan your stay around either event, check the exact date or current programme before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Jestřabí Lhota, Tři Dvory, Malotice, Veltruby, Červené Pečky, Žiželice, Choťovice, Býchory

For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.