Nabočany: Village History and Cycling Routes

Nabočany brings together local history, local landmarks, and signposted cycling routes. Its historical references span from the 13th century to the oldest surviving house, dating from 1701. At the same time, several local cycling routes pass through the village and intersect there. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether cultural history or cycling will be the focus of your trip.

History through specific local landmarks

The first mention of Nabočany dates from 1275, when Dluhomil of Nabočany is named. The site of a fortress is part of the Louka Parkán grounds; a title attesting to this connection is recorded in 1259. The dates mark different historical reference points: 1259 is associated with the fortress site, while 1275 marks the first mention of the village. The oldest surviving building is House No. 1, dating from 1701. The documented references thus range from a medieval fortress connection and the first mention of the village to a surviving building from the early 18th century. Here you encounter different kinds of local history: a site, a named reference, and a dated building.

In the park on Nabočany’s village square are a bell tower and a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. A chapel is located in the center. The buildings therefore have two distinct local settings: the bell tower and statue are by the village square, while the chapel is in the center. For travelers interested in village and religious architecture, these are specific points of interest alongside the older fortress and local-history connections.

The château’s history and present-day use

The then-dilapidated Nabočany château was converted into a Baroque château in 1692. Today, together with the adjacent farmyard, it is part of an agricultural business and is used as a residence. If you are planning to visit the château, check locally in advance whether access is possible. Its architectural history and present-day use offer two different perspectives on the château.

Naše pole: an agricultural event

In 2026, Nabočany once again hosted the agricultural event “Naše pole” for two days. At this edition, the event presented the latest results in breeding and research to the agricultural community, including varieties and new technological methods. If you are interested in plant breeding and agricultural technology, this professional focus offers a specific point of interest. The event dates vary from year to year. So if you are planning a trip connected with Naše pole, check the dates for the relevant year.

Cycling routes in the village

Several signposted local cycling routes pass through Nabočany and intersect there. This makes the village itself a specific reference point for route planning. If cycling is the deciding factor for your trip, you can make the signposted routes a focus in their own right, alongside local history and landmarks.

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For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.