Battlefield of 1866 – Chlum near Sadová

Starting point: Chlum

Route: red marked hiking trail, Ossarium Chlum, Muzeum války 1866 na Chlumu (War museum 1866 in Chlum), observation tower Chlum, battlefield area Chlum, Rozběřice, Všestary

Short description:

Surroundings of the village of Chlum, Rozběřice and Všestary to the northwest of Hradec Králové on the hills of the central part of the country where the largest battle of the Austro-Prussian war was witnessed in 1866 and one of the bloodiest battles in history. Chlum and surroundings are an area of pious memorials. The countryside is undulating with several rises where wider surrounding can be seen in nice weather.

Points of interest:

• Chlum - church,
• Muzeum války 1866 na Chlumu (War museum 1866 in Chlum) and observation tower,
• artillery shelter monuments in Rozběřice,
• Všestary - square

Difficulty: The route is undemanding, also suitable for families with older children.