Chleny: Baroque Church and Cycling Routes

Chleny offers three distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: the architectural heritage of the Church of St. Apollinar, events with different time references, and specifically named cycling routes.

Baroque Church and Protected Complex

The present-day Baroque Church of St. Apollinar was built in 1755 on the site of an older masonry church. The date therefore refers to the present building, not the beginning of the church’s history in this location: it was preceded by a masonry church. St. Apollinar is considered a landmark of Chleny and the surrounding landscape, making the church a clear cultural point of reference for the destination.

The protected complex includes the church, a mortuary, an enclosing wall, and the cemetery grounds. The protection therefore covers several parts of the church complex, not just the church itself. Linden trees were planted beside the church in 1879 and remain among Chleny’s defining features. Two different aspects of local history thus stand side by side: the protected church complex and the lindens as a historically dated feature of the townscape. Those interested in culture can therefore understand the place both through its architectural history and through the development of its distinctive appearance.

Festivals with Different Time References

For events, timing matters. Chleny Festival 2026 will take place at the TJ Sokol Chleny sports field, Chleny 71. Since event details can change from year to year, check the information for your travel year. The Bohumil Bečička Memorial took place in Chleny on August 9, 2025, for the 27th time. The 27th edition marks the event as part of a longer-running series; the stated 2025 date remains a past edition. The two listings can therefore be used in different ways: one festival is tied to a place and year, while the other is identified by a specific edition and its historical date. If you are planning your trip around an event, always check the date against your intended travel year.

Cycling Routes by Number and Waypoints

For cyclists, the routes can be identified by their route numbers and destinations. From the churchyard of the Church of St. Apollinar, the route follows cycle route 4320 via Brodec to Krchleby and continues to Číčová. It then crosses the river and passes by the Velký Karlov pond. The route therefore has several successive waypoints, including towns and landscape features. Another cycling route follows cycle route 4319 via Brodec to Chleny. Brodec is the named town shared by both routes; the route numbers and other destinations distinguish them. Use these details to compare the routes based on their respective paths. Route conditions and signage may change, so check the route before setting off.

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