Tatce: Routes, Local History and Leisure

Tatce can be explored for travel-planning purposes through its specific routes and local history. Different scales are involved: a cycling route through the village, sections of a pilgrimage route and a themed route with individual stops in various municipalities. A chapel, archaeological finds and local leisure facilities add to this picture. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Tatce, these highlights can help you determine the kind of trip you have in mind. The choice between them depends mainly on whether you want to experience Tatce as part of a longer stage, as a stop along a route, or as a place with its own historical and leisure attractions.

Cycling Route, Pilgrimage Route and Themed Route

Cycling Route No. 109 runs directly through Tatce. For planning a specific cycling trip, it is advisable to check current cycling maps. The Blaník–Říp pilgrimage route is separate: it is divided into seven stages and measures just under 190 kilometres; Tatce lies on its fourth stage. These details reflect different planning scales: No. 109 refers to a cycling route that passes through the village, while Blaník–Říp places Tatce on a longer pilgrimage route. This makes it easier to decide whether you are looking for a route that passes through Tatce or want to consider the village as part of a longer pilgrimage.

Tajuplná místa Podlipanska offers another point of reference. Tatce is stop 7 on this route, which consists of 20 numbered information boards at noteworthy places in various municipalities. The boards present local stories and legends associated with each place, alongside photographs and further information. The individual stops are several kilometres apart, so the route is better suited to drivers or cyclists. Its focus is a series of themed locations and their stories, rather than a short walk around Tatce alone.

Local History and Archaeological Traces

The first written mention of Tatce dates from 1292. One specific architectural link to the village’s history is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary in its western part. It is rectangular, dates from 1843 and has a belfry turret. Its location in the west provides a point of reference within Tatce, while its design and date make it a clearly defined subject in the village’s history.

Za Mlýnem reveals another historical layer: the settlement is dated to around 900 BC, in the Late Bronze Age. Excavations there also uncovered child skeleton graves from the Early Bronze Age, around 2000 to 1550 BC, and the grave of a middle-aged woman from the Middle Bronze Age, around 1500 to 1300 BC. The settlement date and the periods associated with the graves therefore relate to different phases of the Bronze Age. To understand the finds, it is worth keeping these details separate rather than treating them as a single, contemporaneous event.

Leisure Facilities in the Village

Local leisure facilities include the Dětské hřiště U Statku playground, completed in 2024. Its equipment includes a rope carousel, swings, climbing structures, a slide and spring riders. The multi-purpose sports field is also intended for sports and leisure activities for the general public. The facilities differ in character: the playground brings together several pieces of play equipment in one named location, while the sports field is intended for sports and leisure activities in general.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Transport routes can also help with planning. Road II/334 runs through Tatce and connects Sadská, Kouřim and Sázava. If you are travelling by car, check current traffic conditions separately. Tatce is also on the Prague–Kolín railway line. Check the current timetable when planning your train journey. These details provide different pointers for getting there; the most suitable connection depends on your mode of transport and the specific date of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Radovesnice Ii, Masojedy, Klášterní Skalice, Žiželice, Tuklaty, Křečhoř, Pňov-Předhradí, Červené Pečky.

For the wider travel overview: Kolín District.