Prasek: Hotels and Accommodation

A green-marked KČT hiking route leads from the bus stop in Prasek via Kunčice to Hrádek u Nechanic Castle. The route is approximately 10 km long.

Nature and Trails

The Les Chlum nature trail leads in the direction of Prasek and provides information on 10 panels, primarily about the local flora and the history of the surrounding area. The Les Chlum educational trail also leads into a corner of the Chlum forest to a former open-cast sand quarry with a small pond.

Getting There

Prasek is served by buses of the Integrated Regional Transport system of the Hradec Králové and Pardubice Regions (IREDO) and has four bus stops.

History

Prasek was first mentioned in 1312. The settlement was probably founded as a strip-shaped colonisation village on the site of a former forest complex. In the 18th century, Prasek grew through the construction of small houses.

Culture

The Neo-Gothic Church of the Sacred Heart of the Lord in Prasek was built between 1898 and 1900. It is a filial church of the Nový Bydžov parish; on Sundays, a service is held there every two weeks at 11:15 a.m. The Church of the Sacred Heart of the Lord stands directly on the road to Zdechovice.

The Prasek “Chlum” archaeological site comprises the remains of fortifications from a hillfort of the Lusatian culture. A partisan memorial is located at the edge of the forest outside Prasek.

Activities

At the local TJ Jiskra Prasek sports ground, girls and boys have the opportunity to develop their football skills from an early age.

Other Places

Other places: Luzany Nad Trotinou, Máslojedy, Nepolisy, Dobřenice, Chlumec Nad Cidlinou, Librantice, Libčany, Střezetice.

To the overview of the wider travel area: Hradec Králové District.