Hamry U Hlinska: Hotels and Accommodation

The Masopust carnival procession in Hamry has a tradition handed down through the ages and preserves its old Bohemian character; since 2010, the procession in Hamry u Hlinska has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Landscape and Surroundings

Hamry lies in a landscape surrounding the Chrudimka River. Upstream of the Hamerská Reservoir, the Chrudimka is a partly shaded, 5 m wide stream in the cadastral area of Hamry u Hlinska. The Žákova hora and Devět Skal mountains are located in the vicinity of Hamry. Mount Světka lies farther away in the wider surrounding region. The hill of Přední Hradiště [Studnice] is also located nearby.

Culture and History

The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, also known as Svatojánské lázně, is an immovable cultural monument in Hamry. Historical traces of work can be found in Hamry and in Hamřík, located farther to the north: iron ore was processed in the local hammer mill in the 15th and 16th centuries. Work at the iron hammer in Hamry continued until the 18th century, and at the beginning of the 19th century, three watermills were operating in Hamry.

Several folk buildings typical of the local foothill landscape have been preserved in Hamry. These include log cabin No. 25 with a decorated lattice gable.

Traditions

On the afternoon before the day of the masked procession, visitors can observe the so-called Prohánění kobyly in Hamry: young men in horse costumes and other masks go from house to house throughout the municipality, announcing the events of the following day. Prohánění kobyly has only been preserved in Hamry and is a unique part of the Masopust processions in the Hlinecko region.

The Masopust carnival procession of the municipality of Hamry can only be experienced in its original setting, the municipality where it takes place.

Educational Trail

The Vlastivědná stezka Krajem Chrudimky educational trail passes through Hamry; Hamry lies on the route from Čachnov at kilometre 14.5. There are a total of 37 information panels along the educational trail. The entire trail is marked in green.

More local pages: Zájezdec, Bylany, Bousov, Skalice, Krouna, Slatinany, Smrček, Pokřikov.

To the main travel overview: Chrudim District.